Gates of Silence (1987)

Gates of Silence (1987) poster

In 1955, what was known as the "Algerian War" gradually escalated into all-out war, and the French army inexorably transformed into a soldiery accustomed to colonial humiliation and massacres. Amar is a young deaf and mute man who wants to join the resistance, but he is rejected because of his disability, despite all the training he received from his father, who was an expert in hunting and horses. The raid on his village, which he watches helplessly, drives him to seek revenge, he who had until then been locked away in "The Gates of Silence."

Director: Amar Laskri
Genre: Drama, War
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Fadhel Noubli
Editing: Rabah Dabouz
Production: Centre Algérien pour l'Art et l'Industrie Cinématographique (CAAIC), ENAPROC - Entreprise Nationale de Production Cinématographique
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

algeria, french colonialism, north africa, algerian war (1954-62), guerilla army, maghreb, panafricanism

More Films by Director: Amar Laskri
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gates of Silence about?
In 1955, what was known as the "Algerian War" gradually escalated into all-out war, and the French army inexorably transformed into a soldiery accustomed to colonial humiliation and massacres. Amar is a young deaf and mute man who wants to join the resistance, but he is rejected because of his disability, despite all the training he received from his father, who was an expert in hunting and horses. The raid on his village, which he watches helplessly, drives him to seek revenge, he who had until then been locked away in "The Gates of Silence."
Who directed Gates of Silence?
Gates of Silence was directed by Amar Laskri.
Who stars in Gates of Silence?
Gates of Silence stars Noureddine Souli, Hassan El-Hassani, Xavier Magny, Raymond Boino, Mohamed Ourdache, Christine Melcer.
What genre is Gates of Silence?
Gates of Silence is a Drama, War film.
Where was Gates of Silence produced?
Gates of Silence was produced in Algeria.