Ramparts of Clay (1970)
In a village on the edge of the Sahara, Rima, a 19-year-old orphan, dreams of learning, of discovering, of living free while the men of the salt mine go on strike. The authorities react by sending the army, Rima decides to help the strikers by trapping the soldiers. Co-produced with the Office des Actualités Algériens and shot in the region of Téhouda, 50 kilometers from Biskra, this Franco-Algerian film is fully part of the cinematographic heritage of both shores of the Mediterranean. Bertuccelli adopts the technique of cinema verite, with non-professional actors from the village itself, giving the film a striking documentary texture and a rare force of authenticity. Carried by the moving interpretation of Leila Shenna in the role of Rima, the actor Krikèche and lulled by the music of Taos Amrouche, the film questions female emancipation, social resistance and the relationship with the territory.
Cast
- Leila Shenna - Rima
- Ahmed Kadri (Krikèche)
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - the entrepreneur
Screenplay
- Jean Duvignaud (Screenplay)
- Jean-Louis Bertuccelli (Adaptation)
- Jean Duvignaud (Book)
Keywords
clay
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ramparts of Clay about?
- In a village on the edge of the Sahara, Rima, a 19-year-old orphan, dreams of learning, of discovering, of living free while the men of the salt mine go on strike. The authorities react by sending the army, Rima decides to help the strikers by trapping the soldiers. Co-produced with the Office des Actualités Algériens and shot in the region of Téhouda, 50 kilometers from Biskra, this Franco-Algerian film is fully part of the cinematographic heritage of both shores of the Mediterranean. Bertuccelli adopts the technique of cinema verite, with non-professional actors from the village itself, giving the film a striking documentary texture and a rare force of authenticity. Carried by the moving interpretation of Leila Shenna in the role of Rima, the actor Krikèche and lulled by the music of Taos Amrouche, the film questions female emancipation, social resistance and the relationship with the territory.
- Who directed Ramparts of Clay?
- Ramparts of Clay was directed by Jean-Louis Bertuccelli.
- Who stars in Ramparts of Clay?
- Ramparts of Clay stars Leila Shenna, Ahmed Kadri (Krikèche), Jean-Louis Trintignant.
- How long is Ramparts of Clay?
- Ramparts of Clay has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Ramparts of Clay?
- Ramparts of Clay is a Drama film.
- Where was Ramparts of Clay produced?
- Ramparts of Clay was produced in Algeria, France.