The Nightingale of Kabylia (1962)
This story, set against the backdrop of the Algerian War, could be an oriental tale. The "Nightingale of Kabylia" is the nickname given to old Ahieddine, a poet who lives in a mountain village. Ahieddine receives a visit from a young French officer. What does the officer want? Information, no doubt. The lieutenant, who once studied the Kabyle language, simply wants to visit a renowned poet, speak with him, and hear him recite a poem. Such a visit will be difficult to justify to the men of the maquis. That very evening, Ahieddine is summoned to appear before a tribunal of maquisards. He is condemned to death for treason. Does he have a wish before he dies? Yes, to compose one last poem, the poem of his death. He improvises a poem; the men listen, moved by the words of their own language, which express the poetry of their people. They pardon old Ahieddine and grant him his freedom. Destiny, however, awaited at the bend of a mountain path, the "Nightingale of Kabylia".
Cast
- Djelloul Bachdjarah - Ahieddine
- Philippe Camus - Le Jeune Officier
- Jeanne Sartre
Screenplay
- Georges Régnier (Adaptation)
- Mahieddine Bachtarzi (Dialogue)
- Malek Ouary (Dialogue)
- Emmanuel Roblès (Novel)
Keywords
algerian war (1954-62), kabylie, algeria, algerian poet, filmed in algeria
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nightingale of Kabylia about?
- This story, set against the backdrop of the Algerian War, could be an oriental tale. The "Nightingale of Kabylia" is the nickname given to old Ahieddine, a poet who lives in a mountain village. Ahieddine receives a visit from a young French officer. What does the officer want? Information, no doubt. The lieutenant, who once studied the Kabyle language, simply wants to visit a renowned poet, speak with him, and hear him recite a poem. Such a visit will be difficult to justify to the men of the maquis. That very evening, Ahieddine is summoned to appear before a tribunal of maquisards. He is condemned to death for treason. Does he have a wish before he dies? Yes, to compose one last poem, the poem of his death. He improvises a poem; the men listen, moved by the words of their own language, which express the poetry of their people. They pardon old Ahieddine and grant him his freedom. Destiny, however, awaited at the bend of a mountain path, the "Nightingale of Kabylia".
- Who directed The Nightingale of Kabylia?
- The Nightingale of Kabylia was directed by Georges Régnier.
- Who stars in The Nightingale of Kabylia?
- The Nightingale of Kabylia stars Djelloul Bachdjarah, Philippe Camus, Jeanne Sartre.
- How long is The Nightingale of Kabylia?
- The Nightingale of Kabylia has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The Nightingale of Kabylia?
- The Nightingale of Kabylia is a Drama film.
- Where was The Nightingale of Kabylia produced?
- The Nightingale of Kabylia was produced in France.