Alger Et Ses Environs (1945)
The film, shot in 1938, is part of a series entitled “The true face of Algeria”. The film highlights the proximity of Algiers to Paris and promotes air travel. The commentary supporting the images highlights the urban dynamism (“Every day, a new skyscraper replaces a wasteland”) and the comparison with Paris (“Algiers is often nicknamed the Paris of North Africa because of its elegance become proverbial). Contemporary architectural achievements are described as the sign of “grandiose modernism”: “we love the new, the bold”. But the point does not forget the buildings illustrating “the Moorish, classic and attractive style”. The description of the Casbah also attempts to understand the architectural organization but also the diversity and even the atmosphere.
Cast
- André Sarrouy - Narrator
Screenplay
Keywords
algeria, north africa, tourism, maghreb, djazair
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alger Et Ses Environs about?
- The film, shot in 1938, is part of a series entitled “The true face of Algeria”. The film highlights the proximity of Algiers to Paris and promotes air travel. The commentary supporting the images highlights the urban dynamism (“Every day, a new skyscraper replaces a wasteland”) and the comparison with Paris (“Algiers is often nicknamed the Paris of North Africa because of its elegance become proverbial). Contemporary architectural achievements are described as the sign of “grandiose modernism”: “we love the new, the bold”. But the point does not forget the buildings illustrating “the Moorish, classic and attractive style”. The description of the Casbah also attempts to understand the architectural organization but also the diversity and even the atmosphere.
- Who directed Alger Et Ses Environs?
- Alger Et Ses Environs was directed by Georges Clerc, J.R Barth.
- Who stars in Alger Et Ses Environs?
- Alger Et Ses Environs stars André Sarrouy.
- How long is Alger Et Ses Environs?
- Alger Et Ses Environs has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Alger Et Ses Environs?
- Alger Et Ses Environs is a Documentary film.
- Where was Alger Et Ses Environs produced?
- Alger Et Ses Environs was produced in France.