Pépé le Moko

Pépé le Moko
Pépé le Moko
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
Rating: 7.22 (162 votes)
Language: fr
Year:
Country: FR
Runtime: 1h 34min
Tags: Algeria, Algiers, algeria, Based on novel or book, Black and white, Casbah, Criminal gang, Film noir, French noir, French polar, Wanted man

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Criterion Channel (Criterion Channel)

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Plot:

In the labyrinthine streets and alleys of Algiers' ancient Casbah district, resides Pépé le Moko, a daring French criminal constantly sought after by law enforcement. Aware that any attempt to leave the city will result in arrest, he lives under constant threat but finds solace in the anonymity provided by the crowded Casbah.His life takes an unexpected turn when Gaby, a charming and alluring Parisian tourist, becomes lost in the winding streets of this exotic neighborhood. Pépé can't resist the magnetic pull of her enchanting presence and finds himself falling deeply in love. This illicit affair between them threatens to unravel their carefully constructed worlds, as they must navigate a tense game of cat-and-mouse with both passion and caution.Pépé le Moko delves into themes of desire, freedom, and the price we pay for our choices, set against the backdrop of a captivating foreign landscape that is both seductive and treacherous.

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