The Adventures of a Hero (1979)
In one of the tribes of the Algerian Sahara, everyone awaits the arrival of the hero who will defend the rights of the poor. A man decides one day to put the mark of the "hero" on his newborn son and the whole tribe celebrates the arrival of this eagerly awaited messiah who came to save them. This false hero then grows up by assuming his role of savior. Filled with cynicism, he crosses the countryside and has a number of adventures.
Director: Merzak Allouache
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: January 2, 1979
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Ahmed Malek
Cinematography: Smaïl Lakhdar-Hamina
Editing: Rachid Benallal
Production: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), Radiodiffusion Télévision Algérienne (RTA)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar
Keywords
sahara desert, algeria, maghreb
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Adventures of a Hero about?
- In one of the tribes of the Algerian Sahara, everyone awaits the arrival of the hero who will defend the rights of the poor. A man decides one day to put the mark of the "hero" on his newborn son and the whole tribe celebrates the arrival of this eagerly awaited messiah who came to save them. This false hero then grows up by assuming his role of savior. Filled with cynicism, he crosses the countryside and has a number of adventures.
- Who directed The Adventures of a Hero?
- The Adventures of a Hero was directed by Merzak Allouache.
- Who stars in The Adventures of a Hero?
- The Adventures of a Hero stars Mostefa Djadjam, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir, Mustapha El Anka, Boudjemaâ Karèche, Samia Ammar, Bentchouban.
- How long is The Adventures of a Hero?
- The Adventures of a Hero has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is The Adventures of a Hero?
- The Adventures of a Hero is a Comedy, Adventure film.
- Where was The Adventures of a Hero produced?
- The Adventures of a Hero was produced in Algeria.