Zabana!
Synopsis
The film chronicles the life of Ahmed Zabana, a man who fought for Algerian freedom in the Battle of Algiers. This film chronicles Zabana's fight to free his country to independence, and his death at the hands of French authorities.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FESPACO Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saïd Ould-Khelifa
- Screenplay & Story
- Azzedine Mihoubi
- Original Score
- Michel Wintsch
- Original Title
- Zabana!
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Laïth Média
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saïd Ould-Khelifa
Azzedine Mihoubi
Michel Wintsch
Marc Koninckx
Jean Dubreuil
Department Leadership Roster
Saïd Ould-Khelifa
Director
Michel Wintsch
Original Music Composer
Marc Koninckx
Director of Photography
Jean Dubreuil
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zabana!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zabana! about?
The film chronicles the life of Ahmed Zabana, a man who fought for Algerian freedom in the Battle of Algiers. This film chronicles Zabana's fight to free his country to independence, and his death at the hands of French authorities.
Who directed Zabana!?
Zabana! was directed by Saïd Ould-Khelifa.
Who stars in Zabana!?
The principal cast of Zabana! includes Imad Benchenni, Khaled Benaissa, Abel Jafri, Nicolas Pignon.
When was Zabana! released and how long is it?
Zabana! was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Zabana!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zabana! was composed by Michel Wintsch.
Is Zabana! based on a book or true story?
Zabana! is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Azzedine Mihoubi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zabana!?
Zabana! holds official age classifications: CA: R.