Chronicles of my Village
Jul 30, 2016 · 1h 20m
Director
Karim TraïdiaOverview
In 1960, nine-year-old Bachir dreamed of becoming the son of a martyr because he had heard that the children of martyrs would obtain everything after independence. He sets up a whole plan to get rid of a certain François, enemy of his country, while his father, Saddek, abandoned him with his mother and brothers. Through this fiction, the film looks at the life and visions of little Algerians during the War of National Liberation. Karim Traïdia looks back on his own childhood during the Algerian war (1945-1962). On a humorous note, it tells the adventures of a young child and his innocent friends against the backdrop of a raging merciless war.
Cast of Chronicles of my Village
Crew of Chronicles of my Village
About Chronicles of my Village
What is Chronicles of my Village about?
In 1960, nine-year-old Bachir dreamed of becoming the son of a martyr because he had heard that the children of martyrs would obtain everything after independence. He sets up a whole plan to get rid of a certain François, enemy of his country, while his father, Saddek, abandoned him with his mother and brothers. Through this fiction, the film looks at the life and visions of little Algerians…
When was Chronicles of my Village released?
Chronicles of my Village was released on July 30, 2016.
How long is Chronicles of my Village?
Chronicles of my Village runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed Chronicles of my Village?
Chronicles of my Village was directed by Karim Traïdia.
Who is in the cast of Chronicles of my Village?
The cast of Chronicles of my Village includes Malik Bekhoucha (Bachir), Hassan Kachach (Saddek), Mouni Bouallam (La Mère), Fatima Ben Saïdane (La Grand Mère) and Lucien Guignard (François).