El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history (2018)
On August 5, 1928, after 2 hours and 32 minutes of racing, the 71st rooster wearing the bib entered the Olympic stadium in Amsterdam. Ahmed El Ouafi Bouguéra wins the gold medal and becomes the first Olympic champion from the African continent. He achieved his feat under the tricolor flag. The start of his real marathon is underway. The history of sport extends to the history of Algeria and France. This documentary retraces the different stages of the life of this great champion, not only the history of sport but also the great story. Archival photographs and interviews mingle with the painted paintings. The series thus once again gives voice to this forgotten hero, one of the great heroes of immigration who defended France for more than a century.
Cast
- Ahmed El Ouafi Boughéra - Self (archive footage)
- Féodor Atkine - (voice)
Screenplay
Keywords
france, olympic games, biography, marathon, sports documentary, algeria, olympic athlete, french algerian, djazair, algerian athlete
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history about?
- On August 5, 1928, after 2 hours and 32 minutes of racing, the 71st rooster wearing the bib entered the Olympic stadium in Amsterdam. Ahmed El Ouafi Bouguéra wins the gold medal and becomes the first Olympic champion from the African continent. He achieved his feat under the tricolor flag. The start of his real marathon is underway. The history of sport extends to the history of Algeria and France. This documentary retraces the different stages of the life of this great champion, not only the history of sport but also the great story. Archival photographs and interviews mingle with the painted paintings. The series thus once again gives voice to this forgotten hero, one of the great heroes of immigration who defended France for more than a century.
- Who directed El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history?
- El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history was directed by Olivia Laurin.
- Who stars in El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history?
- El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history stars Ahmed El Ouafi Boughéra, Féodor Atkine.
- How long is El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history?
- El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history?
- El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history is a Documentary film.
- Where was El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history produced?
- El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history was produced in France.