The Passengers

At a glance

The Passengers, is a 1971 Algerian movie, directed by Annie Tresgot, and starring Mohamed Chouikh. with a runtime of 83 minutes.

Overview

The Passengers (El Ghorba) is an Algerian documentary that examines the experience of Algerian immigration to France. Taking its Arabic title from the word for 'estrangement' or 'being far from home,' the film explores the lives of Algerian migrants who have made the journey across the Mediterranean, tracing the motivations behind their departure, the challenges of building a new life in France, and the enduring pull of the homeland they left behind. A social document of the Algerian diaspora experience, The Passengers gives voice to a community whose story of displacement, adaptation, and longing has shaped both Algerian and French society.

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