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Chronicle of the Years of Fire (1975)

6.419752h 57mAR
DramaWarHistory

Directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

2h 57m

Language

AR

Release

November 26, 1975

Director

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina

Overview

A meticulous chronicle of the evolution of the Algerian national movement from 1939 until the outbreak of the revolution on November 1, 1954, the film unequivocally demonstrates that the "Algerian War" is not an accident of history, but a slow process of suffering and warlike revolts, uninterrupted,...

Cast

Yorgo Voyagis

Yorgo Voyagis

Ahmed

Leila Shenna

Leila Shenna

L'Épouse d'Ahmed

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina

Miloud, Le conteur

Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine)

Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine)

L'ami

Sissani (Mohamed Djediat)

Sissani (Mohamed Djediat)

Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir

Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir

Slimane

Yahia Benmabrouk

Yahia Benmabrouk

Kouider

Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri)

Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri)

Sid Ali Kouiret

Sid Ali Kouiret

Nadia Talbi

Nadia Talbi

Areski Nebti

Areski Nebti

François Maistre

François Maistre

Le contremaître de la carrière

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Chronicle of the Years of Fire (1975), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A meticulous chronicle of the evolution of the Algerian national movement from 1939 until the outbreak of the revolution on November 1, 1954, the film unequivocally demonstrates that the "Algerian War" is not an accident of history, but a slow process of suffering and warlike revolts, uninterrupted, from the start of colonization in 1830, until this "Red All Saints' Day" of November 1, 1954. At its center, Ahmed gradually awakens to political awareness against colonization, under the gaze of his son, a symbol of the new Algeria, and that of Miloud, half-mad haranguer, half-prophet, incarnation of Popular memory of the revolt, the liberation of Algeria and its people.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Chronicle of the Years of Fire. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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