The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
In the midst of the Algerian liberation war, two characters, a meddah (traditional storyteller) and a guerrab (water distributor), having become aware of their subhuman condition in their own country, join the National Liberation Army (ALN) to fight against inhumane colonialism. They will climb the ranks to become political commissioners before falling on the field of honor, the first in a skirmish and the other in Barberousse prison (Serkadji) where he will be guillotined.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Nader HocineWriter
- Youcef BouchouchiDirector
Cast
- Abdelhamid GouriCast
- Hamid MesbahCast
- Nader HocineCast
- Souad SebkiCast
- Abdelhak BenmaroufCast
Stills
Themes
algeriafrench colonialismalgerian war (1954-62)freedom fightersmaghrebdjazairalgerian independence