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The Olive Trees of Justice: Directed by James Blue. With Pierre Prothon, Jean Pélégri, Marie Decaître, Huguette Poggi. A man returns to his native Algeria to visit his dying father there, at a time when the French colonial hold on that country is coming to its end.
- (86)
- Drama
- James Blue
- 1962-06-06
The first and only narrative feature by American documentarian James Blue (Oscar-nominated for A Few Notes On Our Food Problem), The Olive Trees Of Justice holds the dual distinctions of being...
- (6)
- Pierre Prothon
- James Blue
- Société Algérienne de Production
The Olive Trees of Justice – Re-Release Trailer. Coming to theaters January 21, 2022 The first and only narrative feature by American documentarian James Blue (Oscar® nomin ...more.
- 2 min
- 3.2K
- Kino Lorber
Jan 14, 2022 · The Oregon-raised, Paris-based director James Blue’s clandestinely filmed 1962 drama, “The Olive Trees of Justice,” reveals the attachment of French colonists to Algeria and the emotional...
- Condé Nast
Jan 19, 2022 · “The Olive Trees of Justice,” a neorealist take on the Algerian War made with nonprofessional actors, is newly restored and still resonates today.
Jan 21, 2022 · The Olive Trees of Justice (1962), American documentarian James Blue’s only narrative feature, tells the story of Jean, a young Pied-Noir (Algerian-born French national) returning to Algeria from France to visit his dying father.
Overly sentimental, but with its heart in the right place, THE OLIVE TREES OF JUSTICE tells the story of Prothon, a Parisian who returns to Algiers (he was raised there) during the war of independence to be with his dying father.
