Black Sweat (1971)
During French colonization, a young Algerian boy is expelled from the French high school where he is able to study thanks to his father's position in the village. For his father, whose dream is to see his son climb the social ladder, this is a disaster, and the young man decides to go to work in the mines. A general strike that is severely repressed makes him aware of the class struggle, and he joins the resistance against discrimination and colonial oppression.
Director: Sid Ali Mazif
Genre: Drama
Release Date: January 2, 1971
Cast
Screenplay
Production: Radiodiffusion Télévision Algérienne (RTA), Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
africa, political activism, colonisation, racism, algeria, algerian war (1954-62), proletariat, panafricanism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Sweat about?
- During French colonization, a young Algerian boy is expelled from the French high school where he is able to study thanks to his father's position in the village. For his father, whose dream is to see his son climb the social ladder, this is a disaster, and the young man decides to go to work in the mines. A general strike that is severely repressed makes him aware of the class struggle, and he joins the resistance against discrimination and colonial oppression.
- Who directed Black Sweat?
- Black Sweat was directed by Sid Ali Mazif.
- Who stars in Black Sweat?
- Black Sweat stars Hosni Kitouni, Ziani Boucherit.
- What genre is Black Sweat?
- Black Sweat is a Drama film.
- Where was Black Sweat produced?
- Black Sweat was produced in Algeria.
- What are the themes of Black Sweat?
- The themes of Black Sweat include: Social Commentary and Reflection.