Algeria, 1960. In a small village, the arrival of western pop music (notably "The Twist") is making an impression every bit as great as the on-going struggle between the pro- and anti- liberationists. Whilst political extremists perpetuate the conflict, most people get on with their lives, grateful for the benefits of western society. Two irresponsible young men, Boualem and Salah, make mischief and exploit the situation to make a fast buck or two, before the politics of Algerian Independence finally hits home...