Here We Drown Algerians (2011)

Here We Drown Algerians (2011) poster

In response to the call of the Front de libération nationale (F.L.N., the National Liberation Front), thousands of Algerians from Paris and its surroundings march on October 17, 1961, to protest against the curfew imposed on them. This peaceful demonstration will be violently put down by the police. 50 years on, the filmmaker sheds light on this still taboo subject. Blending testimony and unseen archive footage, history and memory, past and present, the film relates the different stages in these events and reveals the strategy and methods applied at the highest level of the French state: manipulation of public opinion, the systematic challenge of every accusation, the censoring of information in order to prevent investigation.

Director: Yasmina Adi
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Pierre Carrasco
Cinematography: Laurent Didier
Editing: Audrey Maurion
Production: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, INA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash

Keywords

politics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Here We Drown Algerians about?
In response to the call of the Front de libération nationale (F.L.N., the National Liberation Front), thousands of Algerians from Paris and its surroundings march on October 17, 1961, to protest against the curfew imposed on them. This peaceful demonstration will be violently put down by the police. 50 years on, the filmmaker sheds light on this still taboo subject. Blending testimony and unseen archive footage, history and memory, past and present, the film relates the different stages in these events and reveals the strategy and methods applied at the highest level of the French state: manipulation of public opinion, the systematic challenge of every accusation, the censoring of information in order to prevent investigation.
Who directed Here We Drown Algerians?
Here We Drown Algerians was directed by Yasmina Adi.
How long is Here We Drown Algerians?
Here We Drown Algerians has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Here We Drown Algerians?
Here We Drown Algerians is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Here We Drown Algerians produced?
Here We Drown Algerians was produced in France.
What are the themes of Here We Drown Algerians?
The themes of Here We Drown Algerians include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.