Toute l'Algérie du monde (2001)

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The largest country in the Arab world and a producer of hydrocarbons, Algeria has everything it needs to weigh on the international scene. But Africa's second military power seems undermined by its internal problems. While the Bouteflika regime has fallen and the popular “hirak” movement has shown that the people are ready to enter a more democratic era, the country appears as a colossus with feet of clay, which has failed enhance their independence. How did this isolation come about? From the “dark decade” of terrorism to the fall of Bouteflika, via 9/11 or the Arab revolutions, this documentary sheds light on Algerian foreign policy in recent decades, while deciphering the strategy of Western powers towards it.

Director: Malek Bensmaïl
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Basile Belkhiri, Matthieu Bretaud
Production: ARTE, TV5 Monde, PROCIREP, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, Angoa-Agicoa, INA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

politics, africa, algeria, post-colonial, african history, documentary, maghreb, francafrique, fln (algerian national liberation front)

More Films by Director: Malek Bensmaïl

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toute l'Algérie du monde about?
The largest country in the Arab world and a producer of hydrocarbons, Algeria has everything it needs to weigh on the international scene. But Africa's second military power seems undermined by its internal problems. While the Bouteflika regime has fallen and the popular “hirak” movement has shown that the people are ready to enter a more democratic era, the country appears as a colossus with feet of clay, which has failed enhance their independence. How did this isolation come about? From the “dark decade” of terrorism to the fall of Bouteflika, via 9/11 or the Arab revolutions, this documentary sheds light on Algerian foreign policy in recent decades, while deciphering the strategy of Western powers towards it.
Who directed Toute l'Algérie du monde?
Toute l'Algérie du monde was directed by Malek Bensmaïl.
Who stars in Toute l'Algérie du monde?
Toute l'Algérie du monde stars Slimane Dazi.
How long is Toute l'Algérie du monde?
Toute l'Algérie du monde has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
Where was Toute l'Algérie du monde produced?
Toute l'Algérie du monde was produced in France.