Scenes from the FLN’s struggle for Algeria’s independence. Vautier went underground for the film’s making, was wounded several times, finally got caught and was sentenced to 25 months in prison. Film making as an act of solidarity in the international anti-imperialist struggle.
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Film details
- Country of production
- France
- Year
- 1958
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2010
- Length
- 20"
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
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