Algerian Refugees (1958)

Algerian Refugees (1958) poster

Directed by Pierre Clément and Djamel-Eddine Chanderli, produced by the FLN Information Service in 1958, this film is a rare document. Pierre Clément is considered one of the founders of Algerian cinema. In this film he shows images of Algerian refugee camps in Tunisia and their living conditions. A restored DVD version released in 2016, from the 35 mm original donated by Pierre Clément to the Contemporary International Documentation Library (BDIC).

Director: Djamel-Eddine Chanderli, Pierre Clément
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date:
Music: Béla Bartók, Dmitri Chostakovitch
Editing: Lionello Massobrio
Production: Algeria Films, Services de l'Information du Front de Libération National (FLN)
Country: Algeria
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

refugee camp, french colonialism, north africa, information war, algerian war (1954-62), anti-colonialism, maghreb, cinema guerilla

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Algerian Refugees about?
Directed by Pierre Clément and Djamel-Eddine Chanderli, produced by the FLN Information Service in 1958, this film is a rare document. Pierre Clément is considered one of the founders of Algerian cinema. In this film he shows images of Algerian refugee camps in Tunisia and their living conditions. A restored DVD version released in 2016, from the 35 mm original donated by Pierre Clément to the Contemporary International Documentation Library (BDIC).
Who directed Algerian Refugees?
Algerian Refugees was directed by Djamel-Eddine Chanderli, Pierre Clément.
How long is Algerian Refugees?
Algerian Refugees has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Algerian Refugees?
Algerian Refugees is a Documentary film.
Where was Algerian Refugees produced?
Algerian Refugees was produced in Algeria.