Red Soil
July's Top 30 Films
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1h 29m
Directed by Farid Bentoumi • Drama • With Zita Harnst, Sami Bouajila • 2023 • 86 minutes
After a fatal accident in her job at the local hospital, a nurse takes charge of the infirmary of the chemical factory where her father has worked for nearly 30 years. As she starts scheduling routine check-ups, she is struck by odd gaps in the records and a general skepticism from the workers. Her suspicions build when a reporter raises concerns about undisclosed toxic waste dumps.
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