Faithful

Faithful

Directed by Hélier Cisterne

Produced by Les films du Bélier, Laïth Média

202292 min6.1 / 10

A passionate period romance set against the Algerian War, where personal love collides with political commitment and historical forces beyond individual control.

1956. Algeria is a French colony. Fernand and Helene are madly in love. Fernand is an activist, fighting for independence alongside the Algerians. Helene is fighting for Fernand’s life. History will irrevocably change the course of their destiny.

Questions people ask

  • Is Faithful sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is Faithful violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Faithful end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Faithful scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Faithful easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Faithful

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Faithful

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Faithful, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Faithful, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Faithful, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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