Under The Ashes
Originally released in 1990. Under The Ashes is a drama/war film. directed by Abdelkrim Baba Aissa.
Starring Abdelkader Alloula, Mustapha El Anka, and Ouardia Ould Taleb
Synopsis
The Second World War. French authorities ban political parties and unions. In Algeria, the leaders of political and trade union organizations were arrested and interned in "surveillance" camps with more than 2,000 French and foreigners: communist activists, trade unionists, brigadists, Spanish republicans and other opponents of the Vichy regime. The Djenien Bourezg camp is one of these camps, located in southern Algeria and is one of the most formidable. An old activist for the Algerian national cause returns to the scene. He blows away the ashes that cover this part of history. And through it, we discover the hard fight of the camp inmates for respect and human dignity, under a fascist command.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under The Ashes about?
The Second World War. French authorities ban political parties and unions. In Algeria, the leaders of political and trade union organizations were arrested and interned in "surveillance" camps with...
Who directed Under The Ashes?
Under The Ashes was directed by Abdelkrim Baba Aissa.
How long is Under The Ashes?
Under The Ashes has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Under The Ashes released?
Under The Ashes was released on January 1, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under The Ashes?
The main cast of Under The Ashes includes Abdelkader Alloula, Mustapha El Anka, Ouardia Ould Taleb.