CThis eco-thriller produced by the Dutton Brothers, by French Algerian director Farid Bentoumi, cleverly avoided the preaching of his environmental propaganda. Intertwined in the suspenseful informer story is a tortuous father-daughter relationship that makes this compact movie a heartbreaking watch.
Arkalu, a huge chemical plant and movie “villain”, is an ominous but inevitable existence in a humble French town. The glue that held the young head nurse Noor (Zita Hanrot) to the building was beyond her office hours. Not only did her brother-in-law work there, but her father Slimane (Sami Bouajila) also served as a worker’s veteran representative. Therefore, when Nour discovered that the factory’s toxic garbage dump caused many workers to develop cancer, her efforts to bring the company to justice were both internal and external. In addition to accusing the mighty Akaro, she also faced opposition from Slieman, who has absolute confidence that the company is an important work provider for the community.
Considering that “Red Earth” passed the familiar rhythm of the genre-think about it Irene Brokovic Either Dark waters -What makes it unique is the emotional tug of war between father and daughter, which is perfectly portrayed by the outstanding performances of Bouajila and Hanrot. The film does not make a judgment, but has an understanding of Slimane’s conservatism, which stems from the desire for economic security of the working class in an unstable society. The film’s junkyard—a vast muddy land stained with a striking red hue—is particularly creepy because it is a contaminated site around the Gardanne power station in southern France in real life. Despite the reported dangers, the fact that the station is still operating may make the film’s trust in investigative journalism naive, but it also adds a certain degree of credibility and credibility to the poisonous but strangely charming scenery. A sense of awe.
