What is les indigenes?

"Les indigènes" is a French-language film released in 2006, directed by Rachid Bouchareb. It tells the story of four Algerian soldiers who fought for France in World War II and were subsequently treated poorly by the French government upon their return home. The film explores themes of discrimination, injustice, and the struggle for equality. "Les indigènes" was well received by critics and won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film is significant in that it highlights the contributions of non-European soldiers to the Allied victory in World War II and the struggles faced by these soldiers in their homelands.