Yasmina
Originally released in 1961. Yasmina is a drama film. directed by Djamel-Eddine Chanderli. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"Yasmina" filmed in 1961 in the middle of the Algerian war tells the story of a little Algerian girl with her hen and her family whose father was killed in a bombing by the French colonial army of occupation. The family, after a long journey, heads towards the refugee camps on the Tunisian border. Produced by the Cinema Service of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic (GPRA) in the midst of the war of independence, these films were intended to re-inform the population and international public opinion on the abuses committed by the French colonial army: torture, arrests and arbitrary executions, napalm bombings, fires in douars, entire villages wiped off the map, etc. which the French media described as a "pacification" campaign. The latter censoring or reorienting any images that could harm the colonial narrative.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Algeria
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Gouvernement Provisoire de la République Algérienne (GPRA)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yasmina about?
"Yasmina" filmed in 1961 in the middle of the Algerian war tells the story of a little Algerian girl with her hen and her family whose father was killed in a bombing by the French colonial army of ...
Who directed Yasmina?
Yasmina was directed by Djamel-Eddine Chanderli.
How long is Yasmina?
Yasmina has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Yasmina released?
Yasmina was released on January 1, 1961 in theaters.