December
Originally released in 1973. December is a drama/war film. directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
Starring Michel Auclair, Sid Ali Kouiret, and Julien Guiomar
Synopsis
In Algiers, during the Algerian War of Independence, one of the leaders of the FLN was arrested by the French colonial army, which used the most violent methods to make the prisoners speak. The use of torture poses a conscience problem for a French officer. Playing shot-reverse-shot, between the tortured and his torturer, in a suffocating camera, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina approaches torture by drawing inspiration from the story of his father, who died of abuse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1973
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Algeria
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Director
Top Cast
Michel Auclair
as Colonel de St-Méran
Sid Ali Kouiret
as Si Ahmed
Julien Guiomar
as Le général Beaumont
Geneviève Page
as Béatrice de St-Mérand
André Thorent
as Le général Michon
Jean-Claude Bercq
as Le commandant Leteil
Mustapha Kateb
as Khédija
André Rouyer
as L'aumônier
Jacques François
as Serge de la Prévoteraie
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Telcia Films
- Office des Actualités Algériennes (OAA)
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is December about?
In Algiers, during the Algerian War of Independence, one of the leaders of the FLN was arrested by the French colonial army, which used the most violent methods to make the prisoners speak. The use...
Who directed December?
December was directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
How long is December?
December has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was December released?
December was released on January 2, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in December?
The main cast of December includes Michel Auclair, Sid Ali Kouiret, Julien Guiomar, Geneviève Page, André Thorent.