The Algerian War is seen through the eyes of a group of Algerian freedom-fighters who have been captured and incarcerated in French-run military prisons both in France and Algeria. In addition to attempts at escape, this prison drama also includes propaganda and brainwashing attempts by the French and scenes of torture. In what is possibly the most horrible torture of all, the inmates are forced to listen to broadcast speeches by General Charles de Gaulle -- speeches which illustrate the changing relations between the French and the Algerians.
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Stars: M'hamed Benguettaf, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, Areski Nebti, Allel Bachali, Mazouz Ould-Abderrahmane, Agdumi Chougrani
Crew: Rachid Merabtine (Cinematography), Francis Lemarque (Music), Noureddine Hiahemzizou (Graphic Designer), Mohamed Slimane Riad (Director), M'hamed Issiakhem (Decorator), Rabah Laradji (Assistant Director)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Studio: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Runtime: 105 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 02, 1967
IMDb: 1
Keywords:africa, resistance, algeria, french colonialism, algerian war (1954-62), war, maghreb, liberation war
