Abd El-Kader
Synopsis
Illustrated with archival photographs, animations and live action, this film explores the history and historical and spiritual heritage of Emir Abd El-Kader. Algerian leader of the 19th century, was admired by Abraham Lincoln and celebrated to this day by the Red Cross as a great humanitarian. Emir Abd el-Kader, the man who challenged the French armies from 1832 to 1847 before creating the bases of a real Algerian state, is today considered by independent Algeria as one of the most outstanding figures. of its history. The nobility of his attitude after his capture and the very effective protection he brought to the Christians of Damascus at the end of his life also earned him great prestige among his former adversaries. A documentary told in dialectal Arabic by the voice of Amazigh Kateb.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salem Brahimi
- Screenplay & Story
- Audrey Brasseur, Salem Brahimi
- Original Title
- Abd El-Kader
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salem Brahimi
Audrey Brasseur, Salem Brahimi
Yorgos Lamprinos
Department Leadership Roster
Audrey Brasseur
Writer
Salem Brahimi
Writer
Salem Brahimi
Director
Yorgos Lamprinos
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What is Abd El-Kader about?
Illustrated with archival photographs, animations and live action, this film explores the history and historical and spiritual heritage of Emir Abd El-Kader. Algerian leader of the 19th century, was admired by Abraham Lincoln and celebrated to this day by the Red Cross as a great humanitarian. Emir Abd el-Kader, the man who challenged the French armies from 1832 to 1847 before creating the bases of a real Algerian state, is today considered by independent Algeria as one of the most outstanding figures. of its history. The nobility of his attitude after his capture and the very effective protection he brought to the Christians of Damascus at the end of his life also earned him great prestige among his former adversaries. A documentary told in dialectal Arabic by the voice of Amazigh Kateb.
Who directed Abd El-Kader?
Abd El-Kader was directed by Salem Brahimi.
Who stars in Abd El-Kader?
The principal cast of Abd El-Kader includes Abdelkader ibn Muhieddine, Amazigh Kateb.
When was Abd El-Kader released and how long is it?
Abd El-Kader was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.