Surgeon during the Algerian War (2012)
Has everything really been said about the Algerian war? Although the archives are opening up, almost fifty years after the signing of the Evian Agreements (March 18, 1962), direct witnesses are beginning to disappear. They are, however, unique bearers of history, often the only ones able to illustrate the harsh reality of a long-hidden period. Gérard Zwang, surgeon of the contingent between May 1956 and June 1958, is one of these essential witnesses who help us discover an original history of the Algerian War. During his service, in charge of treating the most atrocious wounds of his fellow soldiers, he sees the war from the side of its victims. He did not fight with a machine pistol in his hand, but behind the closed doors of an operating room where life gives way to death in a matter of seconds.
Cast
- Daniel Costelle - Narrator (voice)
- Gérard Zwang - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
algerian, algerian war (1954-62), war surgeon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Surgeon during the Algerian War about?
- Has everything really been said about the Algerian war? Although the archives are opening up, almost fifty years after the signing of the Evian Agreements (March 18, 1962), direct witnesses are beginning to disappear. They are, however, unique bearers of history, often the only ones able to illustrate the harsh reality of a long-hidden period. Gérard Zwang, surgeon of the contingent between May 1956 and June 1958, is one of these essential witnesses who help us discover an original history of the Algerian War. During his service, in charge of treating the most atrocious wounds of his fellow soldiers, he sees the war from the side of its victims. He did not fight with a machine pistol in his hand, but behind the closed doors of an operating room where life gives way to death in a matter of seconds.
- Who directed Surgeon during the Algerian War?
- Surgeon during the Algerian War was directed by Isabelle Clarke.
- Who stars in Surgeon during the Algerian War?
- Surgeon during the Algerian War stars Daniel Costelle, Gérard Zwang.
- How long is Surgeon during the Algerian War?
- Surgeon during the Algerian War has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Surgeon during the Algerian War?
- Surgeon during the Algerian War is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Surgeon during the Algerian War produced?
- Surgeon during the Algerian War was produced in France.