Here We Drown Algerians
Ici on noie les Algériens
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasmina Adi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasmina Adi
- Original Score
- Pierre Carrasco
- Original Title
- Ici on noie les Algériens
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasmina Adi
Yasmina Adi
Pierre Carrasco
Laurent Didier
Audrey Maurion
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Didier
Director of Photography
Audrey Maurion
Editor
Yasmina Adi
Director
Yasmina Adi
Writer
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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 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.
Who directed Here We Drown Algerians?
Here We Drown Algerians was directed by Yasmina Adi.
Who stars in Here We Drown Algerians?
The principal cast of Here We Drown Algerians includes Not specified.
When was Here We Drown Algerians released and how long is it?
Here We Drown Algerians was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Here We Drown Algerians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Here We Drown Algerians was composed by Pierre Carrasco.