Breakdown
Rupture
Synopsis
"Rupture is a look at a complex and little-known period in the recent history of Algeria, that of the thirties, a time when a political conscience was beginning to assert itself. I wanted to understand how and by what miracle, despite the small individual and collective revolts that had failed in the past, the unity of the Algerian people had been forged around the reconquest of independence. The main figures who worked, each in their own way, for this idea, are men who have always lived in the shadows and forgotten. And that's how I tried through this film to pay tribute to all those who gave up everything to dedicate themselves to a cause they considered just". Mohamed Chouikh
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Chouikh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohamed Chouikh
- Original Score
- Philippe Arthuys
- Original Title
- Rupture
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Chouikh
Mohamed Chouikh
Philippe Arthuys
Mustapha Belmihoub
Sylvie Blanc Moat
Department Leadership Roster
Mustapha Belmihoub
Director of Photography
Sylvie Blanc Moat
Editor
Mohamed Chouikh
Writer
Mohamed Chouikh
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakdown
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What is Breakdown about?
"Rupture is a look at a complex and little-known period in the recent history of Algeria, that of the thirties, a time when a political conscience was beginning to assert itself. I wanted to understand how and by what miracle, despite the small individual and collective revolts that had failed in the past, the unity of the Algerian people had been forged around the reconquest of independence. The main figures who worked, each in their own way, for this idea, are men who have always lived in the shadows and forgotten. And that's how I tried through this film to pay tribute to all those who gave up everything to dedicate themselves to a cause they considered just". Mohamed Chouikh
Who directed Breakdown?
Breakdown was directed by Mohamed Chouikh.
Who stars in Breakdown?
The principal cast of Breakdown includes Abdelkrim Zellal, Mohamed Haimour, Charef Daouadji, Fatima Nadji, Abdelkader Belmokadem.
When was Breakdown released and how long is it?
Breakdown was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Breakdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breakdown was composed by Philippe Arthuys.