They Chose Algeria (2007)

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Many of them participated in the struggle for Algerian independence. There are "those who believed in heaven", priests, Christians committed against torture, friends of the "natives", there are "those who did not believe in it", communist activists, students, progressive intellectuals, others remained in this country because they could not imagine living anywhere other than in this land of all passions. They are European and chose to stay in Algeria after independence, most of them opted for Algerian nationality. The film is another vision of the history of Algeria from the end of the fifties to the present day, told by these Europeans filmed at home, or in the context of their activities, illustrated by unpublished archive documents.

Director: Jean Asselmeyer
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 55 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: François Belzeaux
Production: BL Films, Établissement National de Télévision (ENTV)
Country: France, Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

war of independence, algeria, french colonialism, fight for justice, algerian war (1954-62), freedom fighters, guerilla army, djazair, pieds-noirs, algerian society

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Chose Algeria about?
Many of them participated in the struggle for Algerian independence. There are "those who believed in heaven", priests, Christians committed against torture, friends of the "natives", there are "those who did not believe in it", communist activists, students, progressive intellectuals, others remained in this country because they could not imagine living anywhere other than in this land of all passions. They are European and chose to stay in Algeria after independence, most of them opted for Algerian nationality. The film is another vision of the history of Algeria from the end of the fifties to the present day, told by these Europeans filmed at home, or in the context of their activities, illustrated by unpublished archive documents.
Who directed They Chose Algeria?
They Chose Algeria was directed by Jean Asselmeyer.
Who stars in They Chose Algeria?
They Chose Algeria stars Henri Alleg.
How long is They Chose Algeria?
They Chose Algeria has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is They Chose Algeria?
They Chose Algeria is a Documentary, History film.
Where was They Chose Algeria produced?
They Chose Algeria was produced in France, Algeria.