Chronicles of my Village
Originally released in 2016. Chronicles of my Village is a drama/history film. directed by Karim Traïdia. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Malik Bekhoucha, Hassan Kachach, and Mouni Bouallam
Synopsis
In 1960, nine-year-old Bachir dreamed of becoming the son of a martyr because he had heard that the children of martyrs would obtain everything after independence. He sets up a whole plan to get rid of a certain François, enemy of his country, while his father, Saddek, abandoned him with his mother and brothers. Through this fiction, the film looks at the life and visions of little Algerians during the War of National Liberation. Karim Traïdia looks back on his own childhood during the Algerian war (1945-1962). On a humorous note, it tells the adventures of a young child and his innocent friends against the backdrop of a raging merciless war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chronicles of my Village about?
In 1960, nine-year-old Bachir dreamed of becoming the son of a martyr because he had heard that the children of martyrs would obtain everything after independence. He sets up a whole plan to get ri...
Who directed Chronicles of my Village?
Chronicles of my Village was directed by Karim Traïdia.
How long is Chronicles of my Village?
Chronicles of my Village has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Chronicles of my Village released?
Chronicles of my Village was released on July 30, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chronicles of my Village?
The main cast of Chronicles of my Village includes Malik Bekhoucha, Hassan Kachach, Mouni Bouallam, Fatima Ben Saïdane, Lucien Guignard.