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Algeria, Year Zero

Algeria, Year Zero

Oct 01, 1965 · 40m

Rated 10 out of 10

Director

Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent

Overview

Documentary on the beginnings of Algerian independence filmed during the summer of 1962 in Algiers. The film was banned in France and Algeria but won the Grand Prize at the Leipzig International Film Festival in 1965. Out of friendship, the production company Images de France sent an operator, Bruno Muel, who later declared: "For those who were called to Algeria (for me, 1956-58), participating in a film on independence was a victory over horror, lies and absurdity. It was also the beginning of my commitment to the cinema."

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What is Algeria, Year Zero about?

Documentary on the beginnings of Algerian independence filmed during the summer of 1962 in Algiers. The film was banned in France and Algeria but won the Grand Prize at the Leipzig International Film Festival in 1965. Out of friendship, the production company Images de France sent an operator, Bruno Muel, who later declared: "For those who were called to Algeria (for me, 1956-58), participating…

When was Algeria, Year Zero released?

Algeria, Year Zero was released on October 1, 1965.

How long is Algeria, Year Zero?

Algeria, Year Zero runs 40 minutes.

Who directed Algeria, Year Zero?

Algeria, Year Zero was directed by Marceline Loridan-Ivens and Jean-Pierre Sergent.

Who is in the cast of Algeria, Year Zero?

The cast of Algeria, Year Zero includes Maurice Garrel (Narrateur).

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