The Way (1967)
The Algerian War is seen through the eyes of a group of Algerian freedom-fighters who have been captured and incarcerated in French-run military prisons both in France and Algeria. In addition to attempts at escape, this prison drama also includes propaganda and brainwashing attempts by the French and scenes of torture. In what is possibly the most horrible torture of all, the inmates are forced to listen to broadcast speeches by General Charles de Gaulle -- speeches which illustrate the changing relations between the French and the Algerians.
Director: Mohamed Slimane Riad
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 2, 1967
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Francis Lemarque
Production: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar
Keywords
africa, resistance, algeria, french colonialism, algerian war (1954-62), war, maghreb, liberation war
More Films by Director: Mohamed Slimane Riad
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Way about?
- The Algerian War is seen through the eyes of a group of Algerian freedom-fighters who have been captured and incarcerated in French-run military prisons both in France and Algeria. In addition to attempts at escape, this prison drama also includes propaganda and brainwashing attempts by the French and scenes of torture. In what is possibly the most horrible torture of all, the inmates are forced to listen to broadcast speeches by General Charles de Gaulle -- speeches which illustrate the changing relations between the French and the Algerians.
- Who directed The Way?
- The Way was directed by Mohamed Slimane Riad.
- Who stars in The Way?
- The Way stars M'hamed Benguettaf, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, Areski Nebti, Allel Bachali, Mazouz Ould-Abderrahmane, Agdumi Chougrani.
- How long is The Way?
- The Way has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Where was The Way produced?
- The Way was produced in Algeria.