China Is Still Far (2010)
On November 1, 1954, near Ghassira, a small village lost in the Aurès, a couple of French teachers and an Algerian boss were the first civilian victims of a seven-year war which would lead to the independence of Algeria. More than fifty years later, Malek Bensmaïl returns to this Chaoui village, which has become “the cradle of the Algerian revolution”, to film, throughout the seasons, its inhabitants, its school and its children.
Director: Malek Bensmaïl
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: April 28, 2010
Screenplay
Music: Camel Zekri
Cinematography: Lionel Jan Kerguistel
Editing: Matthieu Bretaud
Production: Unlimited, 3B Productions, Cirta Films
Country: Algeria, France
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar
Keywords
algeria, algerian war (1954-62), djazair, algerian society, chaoui
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is China Is Still Far about?
- On November 1, 1954, near Ghassira, a small village lost in the Aurès, a couple of French teachers and an Algerian boss were the first civilian victims of a seven-year war which would lead to the independence of Algeria. More than fifty years later, Malek Bensmaïl returns to this Chaoui village, which has become “the cradle of the Algerian revolution”, to film, throughout the seasons, its inhabitants, its school and its children.
- Who directed China Is Still Far?
- China Is Still Far was directed by Malek Bensmaïl.
- How long is China Is Still Far?
- China Is Still Far has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is China Is Still Far?
- China Is Still Far is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was China Is Still Far produced?
- China Is Still Far was produced in Algeria, France.