Checks & Balances
Originally released in 2016. Checks & Balances is a documentary film. directed by Malek Bensmaïl.
Synopsis
Accommodated since Algeria's Bloody Decade of the 1990’s in the "House of the Press", the journalists of the famous daily newspaper El Watan await the completion of their new offices, a symbol of their independence. My camera is embedded in their newsroom as they follow the events of this new Algerian spring... President Bouteflika has set his sights on a 4th term. Beyond what we call the Arab revolutions and other mediatized terms, I wanted this film to serve as a memorial to the women and men, young and less young, who battle daily to safeguard the freedom of information in a politically and socially fossilized country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Hikayet Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checks & Balances about?
Accommodated since Algeria's Bloody Decade of the 1990’s in the "House of the Press", the journalists of the famous daily newspaper El Watan await the completion of their new offices, a symbol of...
Who directed Checks & Balances?
Checks & Balances was directed by Malek Bensmaïl.
How long is Checks & Balances?
Checks & Balances has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Checks & Balances released?
Checks & Balances was released on January 27, 2016 in theaters.