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Arezki, L'Indigène

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Producing House

In 1895, young journalist Albertine Auclair arrives in the Kabylie during a family visit. The beauty of the region seduces her but she soon learns of the struggles of the native Algerians. She hears in particular about Arezki El Bachir, who was recently sentenced to death by the colonial justice system, and decides to find out more about this extraordinary man.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2008-01-01

Runtime: 91 mins

Director: Djamel Bendeddouche

Writer: Djamel Bendeddouche

Spoken language: العربية, Français

Genres: Drama, War, History

Original title: Arezki, L'Indigène

Production Companies: F.D.A.T.I.C

Production Countries: France, Algeria

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