Chronicle of the Years of Fire (1975)
A meticulous chronicle of the evolution of the Algerian national movement from 1939 until the outbreak of the revolution on November 1, 1954, the film unequivocally demonstrates that the "Algerian War" is not an accident of history, but a slow process of suffering and warlike revolts, uninterrupted, from the start of colonization in 1830, until this "Red All Saints' Day" of November 1, 1954. At its center, Ahmed gradually awakens to political awareness against colonization, under the gaze of his son, a symbol of the new Algeria, and that of Miloud, half-mad haranguer, half-prophet, incarnation of Popular memory of the revolt, the liberation of Algeria and its people.
Cast
- Yorgo Voyagis - Ahmed
- Leila Shenna - L'Épouse d'Ahmed
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina - Miloud, Le conteur
- Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine) - L'ami
- Sissani (Mohamed Djediat)
- Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir - Slimane
- Yahia Benmabrouk - Kouider
- Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri)
- Sid Ali Kouiret
- Nadia Talbi
Screenplay
Themes
World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, World War II: Global Conflict, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, World War I: The Trench Ordeal
Keywords
war crimes, resistance, algeria, french colonialism, algerian war (1954-62), anti-colonialism, history, maghreb, francafrique, panafricanism, djazair, algerian resistance, liberation war, chouhada, guerilla resistance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chronicle of the Years of Fire about?
- A meticulous chronicle of the evolution of the Algerian national movement from 1939 until the outbreak of the revolution on November 1, 1954, the film unequivocally demonstrates that the "Algerian War" is not an accident of history, but a slow process of suffering and warlike revolts, uninterrupted, from the start of colonization in 1830, until this "Red All Saints' Day" of November 1, 1954. At its center, Ahmed gradually awakens to political awareness against colonization, under the gaze of his son, a symbol of the new Algeria, and that of Miloud, half-mad haranguer, half-prophet, incarnation of Popular memory of the revolt, the liberation of Algeria and its people.
- Who directed Chronicle of the Years of Fire?
- Chronicle of the Years of Fire was directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
- Who stars in Chronicle of the Years of Fire?
- Chronicle of the Years of Fire stars Yorgo Voyagis, Leila Shenna, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine), Sissani (Mohamed Djediat), Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir.
- How long is Chronicle of the Years of Fire?
- Chronicle of the Years of Fire has a runtime of 2h 57m (177 minutes).
- What genre is Chronicle of the Years of Fire?
- Chronicle of the Years of Fire is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was Chronicle of the Years of Fire produced?
- Chronicle of the Years of Fire was produced in Algeria.
- What are the themes of Chronicle of the Years of Fire?
- The themes of Chronicle of the Years of Fire include: World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, World War II: Global Conflict, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, World War I: The Trench Ordeal.