Avec tout mon amour (2001)
Release Year: 2001
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Director: Amalia Escriva
Writer: Amalia Escriva, Christophe Pellet
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Genre: Drama
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Story
The movie 'Avec tout mon amour' (2001) begins in Algeria, February 1903. After a trial involving a revolt where seven Europeans were killed in Margueritte village, Eugénia, a Spanish colonist's daughter aged thirty, commits suicide despite her passionate love for her husband Jean Corveler, who is the lawyer for the accused insurgents. The narrative then unravels backwards to reveal the reasons behind Eugénia's suicide. Key events include Eugénia's struggle to find her place with Jean amidst their complex relationships with others like Adèle and Dolorès (Eugénia's sister). Throughout, it becomes clear how Eugénia's individual destiny is intimately linked with that of colonial Algeria.
Summary
Directed by Amalia Escriva, 'Avec tout mon amour' (2001) is a drama film set against the backdrop of early 20th century Algeria during its French colonial period. The movie explores themes of love, betrayal, and the individual's struggle amidst political turmoil through the story of Eugénia, a Spanish colonist's daughter. With its unique backward storytelling approach, it aims to shed light on the reasons behind Eugénia's suicide and how her personal fate intertwines with the broader socio-political landscape of colonial Algeria.
