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Algeria in Flames
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Algeria in Flames

8.5/10 (2)
·1958· 22 min
DocumentaryWar

Director: René Vautier

These are the first images shot in the ALN maquis, camera in hand, at the end of 1956 and in 1957. These war images taken in the Aurès-Nementchas are intended to be the basis of a dialogue between French and Algerians for peace in Algeria, by demonstrating the existence of an armed organization close to the people. Three versions of Algeria in Flames are produced: French, German and Arabic. From the end of the editing, the film circulates without any cuts throughout the world, except in France where the first screening takes place in the occupied Sorbonne in 1968. Certain images of the film have circulated and are found in films, in particular Algerian films. Because of the excitement caused by this film, he was forced to go into hiding for 25 months. After the declaration of independence, he founded the first Algerian Audiovisual Center.

Cast

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

Self - Arab woman (uncredited)

In brief

Algeria in Flames (1958) is a documentary, war film. With an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 22min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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Algeria in Flames runs 22 minutes (22min).

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Algeria in Flames has an average rating of 8.5/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.

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Algeria in Flames was released in 1958.

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