El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history
El Ouafi Boughera, Le marathonien de L'histoire
Synopsis
On August 5, 1928, after 2 hours and 32 minutes of racing, the 71st rooster wearing the bib entered the Olympic stadium in Amsterdam. Ahmed El Ouafi Bouguéra wins the gold medal and becomes the first Olympic champion from the African continent. He achieved his feat under the tricolor flag. The start of his real marathon is underway. The history of sport extends to the history of Algeria and France. This documentary retraces the different stages of the life of this great champion, not only the history of sport but also the great story. Archival photographs and interviews mingle with the painted paintings. The series thus once again gives voice to this forgotten hero, one of the great heroes of immigration who defended France for more than a century.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivia Laurin
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivia Laurin
- Original Score
- René Aubry
- Original Title
- El Ouafi Boughera, Le marathonien de L'histoire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Release Date
- 11/11/2018
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Frozen Frogs, CNC, Centre National pour le Développement du Sport
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia Laurin
Olivia Laurin
René Aubry
David Coignoux
Emmanuel Manzano
Katharina Körner-Riffard
Department Leadership Roster
Olivia Laurin
Director
Olivia Laurin
Writer
Emmanuel Manzano
Editor
Katharina Körner-Riffard
Producer
René Aubry
Original Music Composer
David Coignoux
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history
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What is El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history about?
On August 5, 1928, after 2 hours and 32 minutes of racing, the 71st rooster wearing the bib entered the Olympic stadium in Amsterdam. Ahmed El Ouafi Bouguéra wins the gold medal and becomes the first Olympic champion from the African continent. He achieved his feat under the tricolor flag. The start of his real marathon is underway. The history of sport extends to the history of Algeria and France. This documentary retraces the different stages of the life of this great champion, not only the history of sport but also the great story. Archival photographs and interviews mingle with the painted paintings. The series thus once again gives voice to this forgotten hero, one of the great heroes of immigration who defended France for more than a century.
Who directed El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history?
El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history was directed by Olivia Laurin.
Who stars in El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history?
The principal cast of El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history includes Ahmed El Ouafi Boughéra, Féodor Atkine.
When was El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history released and how long is it?
El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history was composed by René Aubry.