# Days of Glory (2006)

> North African soldiers fight to liberate France while discovering that the nation’s promise of equality does not extend equally to them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1375

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Rachid Bouchareb
- Cast: Jamel Debbouze, Samy Naceri, Roschdy Zem, Sami Bouajila, Bernard Blancan, Mathieu Simonet, Benoît Giros, Mélanie Laurent
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0444182/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: solemn, melancholic, cathartic, historical film night, war cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of courage and sacrifice during a tumultuous time in history.

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