Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion (2015)

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Emilie Busquant, a woman with an exceptional destiny, was born on March 3, 1901, in Neuves-Maisons, Lorraine. In 1923, she moved to Paris to find work and met Messali Hadj, who had also come seeking employment. A beautiful love story began; she fell in love with both a man and a cause: the independence of Algeria. Together, in 1926, they founded the first Algerian independence party, the North African Star (Étoile Nord-Africaine). She would support the Algerian people's struggle throughout her life.

Director: Rabah Zanoun
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 53 min
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Screenplay

Production: France Télévisions, Ere Production
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

algeria, french colonialism, algerian war (1954-62), maghreb, djazair, algerian resistance, algerian womens, emilie busquant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion about?
Emilie Busquant, a woman with an exceptional destiny, was born on March 3, 1901, in Neuves-Maisons, Lorraine. In 1923, she moved to Paris to find work and met Messali Hadj, who had also come seeking employment. A beautiful love story began; she fell in love with both a man and a cause: the independence of Algeria. Together, in 1926, they founded the first Algerian independence party, the North African Star (Étoile Nord-Africaine). She would support the Algerian people's struggle throughout her life.
Who directed Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion?
Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion was directed by Rabah Zanoun.
How long is Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion?
Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion?
Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion produced?
Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion was produced in France.