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.
Length 105 minutes
Mohamed Benguettaf | Sid Ahmed Agoumi | Areski Nebti | Allel Bachali | Mazouz Ould-Abderrahmane | Agdumi Chougrani | Mustapha Chougrani | Ould Abderrahman | Emat Hamdin | Allel El Mouhib | Mohamed Debbah | Ahmed Kada