Song of Autumn (1983)
Chants d’Automne (Song of Autumn), is a story of daily life on a colonial farm, at the start of the war of liberation in Algeria, describing individual and group behavior in this context. An unthinkable, even dangerous, romantic relationship, born in this context between Catherine, daughter of a settler, and Abdelmalek, son of a blacksmith. Managing his vast property in a feudal manner, Monsieur Marcel whose only ambition is his personal enrichment to the detriment of the community. Everyone fears his authority except his daughter Catherine, a student in France, who returns home during the holidays. She does not stop herself from expressing to him her ideas of justice which go against family and colonial practices. Catherine and Abdelmalek's romance makes relationships increasingly strained, but the call for freedom will be stronger than a woman's love.
Cast
- Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine) - Si Ali
- Laurence Jeanneret - Catherine
- Madjid Farès - Abdelmalek
- André Thorent - Monsieur Marcel
- Mohamed Sirat - Belkacem
- Hélène Vallier - Madame Marcel
- Jacques Blot - Antoine
- Yves Gauthier - Le Capitaine
- Mohamed Bouchrait - L'Ouvrier
Screenplay
Keywords
french colonialism, north africa, algerian war (1954-62), maghreb, berbere, djazair, liberation war, arabic society
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Song of Autumn about?
- Chants d’Automne (Song of Autumn), is a story of daily life on a colonial farm, at the start of the war of liberation in Algeria, describing individual and group behavior in this context. An unthinkable, even dangerous, romantic relationship, born in this context between Catherine, daughter of a settler, and Abdelmalek, son of a blacksmith. Managing his vast property in a feudal manner, Monsieur Marcel whose only ambition is his personal enrichment to the detriment of the community. Everyone fears his authority except his daughter Catherine, a student in France, who returns home during the holidays. She does not stop herself from expressing to him her ideas of justice which go against family and colonial practices. Catherine and Abdelmalek's romance makes relationships increasingly strained, but the call for freedom will be stronger than a woman's love.
- Who directed Song of Autumn?
- Song of Autumn was directed by Mohamed Meziane Yala.
- Who stars in Song of Autumn?
- Song of Autumn stars Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine), Laurence Jeanneret, Madjid Farès, André Thorent, Mohamed Sirat, Hélène Vallier.
- How long is Song of Autumn?
- Song of Autumn has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Song of Autumn?
- Song of Autumn is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was Song of Autumn produced?
- Song of Autumn was produced in Algeria.