December (1973)
In Algiers, during the Algerian War of Independence, one of the leaders of the FLN was arrested by the French colonial army, which used the most violent methods to make the prisoners speak. The use of torture poses a conscience problem for a French officer. Playing shot-reverse-shot, between the tortured and his torturer, in a suffocating camera, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina approaches torture by drawing inspiration from the story of his father, who died of abuse.
Director: Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 2, 1973
Cast
- Michel Auclair - Colonel de St-Méran
- Sid Ali Kouiret - Si Ahmed
- Julien Guiomar - Le général Beaumont
- Geneviève Page - Béatrice de St-Mérand
- André Thorent - Le général Michon
- Jean-Claude Bercq - Le commandant Leteil
- Mustapha Kateb - Khédija
- André Rouyer - L'aumônier
- Jacques François - Serge de la Prévoteraie
- Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Screenplay
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina (Dialogue)
- Georges Arnaud (Dialogue)
- Mohamed Maarfia (Original Concept)
Music: Philippe Arthuys
Cinematography: Jean Charvein
Editing: Hélène Arnal, Arnaud Petit
Production: Telcia Films, Office des Actualités Algériennes (OAA), Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Country: Algeria, France
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
racism, algeria, french colonialism, north africa, algerian war (1954-62), torture victim, guerilla army, maghreb, djazair, algerian resistance, independance war
More Films by Director: Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is December about?
- In Algiers, during the Algerian War of Independence, one of the leaders of the FLN was arrested by the French colonial army, which used the most violent methods to make the prisoners speak. The use of torture poses a conscience problem for a French officer. Playing shot-reverse-shot, between the tortured and his torturer, in a suffocating camera, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina approaches torture by drawing inspiration from the story of his father, who died of abuse.
- Who directed December?
- December was directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
- Who stars in December?
- December stars Michel Auclair, Sid Ali Kouiret, Julien Guiomar, Geneviève Page, André Thorent, Jean-Claude Bercq.
- How long is December?
- December has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is December?
- December is a Drama, War film.
- Where was December produced?
- December was produced in Algeria, France.
- What are the themes of December?
- The themes of December include: Social Commentary and Reflection.