La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte
Originally released in 2018. La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte is a documentary film. directed by Cheikh Djemaï. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gillo Pontecorvo, Ali Marok, and Brahim Hadjadj
Synopsis
Cheikh Djemaï looks back on the genesis of Gillo Pontecorvo’s feature film, The Battle of Algiers (1965). Through archive images, extracts from the film and interviews with personalities, the filmmaker retraces the journey of a major work - from the events of the Algiers Casbah (1956-1957) to the presentation of the Lion of 'Or causing the anger of the French delegation in Venice - which left its mark as much in the history of cinema as in that of Algeria.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2018
8 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Algeria
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Gillo Pontecorvo
as Self (archive footage)
Ali Marok
as Self
Brahim Hadjadj
as Ali La Pointe (archive footage)
Yacef Saâdi
as Self (archive footage)
Mohamed Ben Kassen
as Petit Omar (archive footage)
Fouzia El Kader
as Self (archive footage)
Noureddine Brahimi
as Self (archive footage)
Claudio Racca
as Self
Fatiha Djoudi
as Self
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Djinn Productions
- France Télévisions
- CNC
- PROCIREP
- Angoa-Agicoa
- Label Vidéo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte about?
Cheikh Djemaï looks back on the genesis of Gillo Pontecorvo’s feature film, The Battle of Algiers (1965). Through archive images, extracts from the film and interviews with personalities, the fi...
Who directed La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte?
La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte was directed by Cheikh Djemaï.
How long is La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte?
La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte released?
La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte was released on January 1, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte?
The main cast of La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte includes Gillo Pontecorvo, Ali Marok, Brahim Hadjadj, Yacef Saâdi, Mohamed Ben Kassen.