The Neon Children

A slow, sorrowful immersion into marginal lives, where small moments of tenderness are steadily crushed by social divides and prejudice.

Directed by

Brahim Tsaki

Genres

Drama

Starring

Fanny Bastien, Rachid Ferrache, Roumedienne Belrasi

Overview

Djamel and his deaf-mute companion Karim, both of North African origin, live in the middle of the materials they collect in their suburb. One evening Djamel rescues Claude, a young student who has been raped, and falls in love with her. They share a few moments of happiness despite the jealousy of Najet, in love with Djamel. Thus, they wake up together. But this budding love is soon broken by the differences that separate Djamel and Claude. This one sees itself taking back by force the chainette which he had offered to her. Shortly after, the young Maghrebi dies, victim of racism...

How it feels

Melancholic, bleak, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Race, immigration, class, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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