Here We Drown Algerians
Originally released in 2011. Here We Drown Algerians is a documentary/history film. directed by Yasmina Adi.
Synopsis
In response to the call of the Front de libération nationale (F.L.N., the National Liberation Front), thousands of Algerians from Paris and its surroundings march on October 17, 1961, to protest against the curfew imposed on them. This peaceful demonstration will be violently put down by the police. 50 years on, the filmmaker sheds light on this still taboo subject. Blending testimony and unseen archive footage, history and memory, past and present, the film relates the different stages in these events and reveals the strategy and methods applied at the highest level of the French state: manipulation of public opinion, the systematic challenge of every accusation, the censoring of information in order to prevent investigation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
- INA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Here We Drown Algerians about?
In response to the call of the Front de libération nationale (F.L.N., the National Liberation Front), thousands of Algerians from Paris and its surroundings march on October 17, 1961, to protest a...
Who directed Here We Drown Algerians?
Here We Drown Algerians was directed by Yasmina Adi.
How long is Here We Drown Algerians?
Here We Drown Algerians has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Here We Drown Algerians released?
Here We Drown Algerians was released on October 19, 2011 in theaters.