Algeria, Year Zero (1965)

Algeria, Year Zero (1965) poster

Documentary on the beginnings of Algerian independence filmed during the summer of 1962 in Algiers. The film was banned in France and Algeria but won the Grand Prize at the Leipzig International Film Festival in 1965. Out of friendship, the production company Images de France sent an operator, Bruno Muel, who later declared: "For those who were called to Algeria (for me, 1956-58), participating in a film on independence was a victory over horror, lies and absurdity. It was also the beginning of my commitment to the cinema."

Director: Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Bruno Muel
Editing: Jean Ravel
Production: Capi Films, Argos films, Tamasa Distribution, La Cinémathèque Française
Country: Algeria, France
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

algeria, algerian war (1954-62), anti-colonialism, panafricanism, djazair, independance war

More Films by Director: Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Algeria, Year Zero about?
Documentary on the beginnings of Algerian independence filmed during the summer of 1962 in Algiers. The film was banned in France and Algeria but won the Grand Prize at the Leipzig International Film Festival in 1965. Out of friendship, the production company Images de France sent an operator, Bruno Muel, who later declared: "For those who were called to Algeria (for me, 1956-58), participating in a film on independence was a victory over horror, lies and absurdity. It was also the beginning of my commitment to the cinema."
Who directed Algeria, Year Zero?
Algeria, Year Zero was directed by Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent.
Who stars in Algeria, Year Zero?
Algeria, Year Zero stars Maurice Garrel.
How long is Algeria, Year Zero?
Algeria, Year Zero has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is Algeria, Year Zero?
Algeria, Year Zero is a Documentary film.
Where was Algeria, Year Zero produced?
Algeria, Year Zero was produced in Algeria, France.