Chronicle of the Years of Fire
Chronique des Années de Braise
Synopsis
A meticulous chronicle of the evolution of the Algerian national movement from 1939 until the outbreak of the revolution on November 1, 1954, the film unequivocally demonstrates that the "Algerian War" is not an accident of history, but a slow process of suffering and warlike revolts, uninterrupted, from the start of colonization in 1830, until this "Red All Saints' Day" of November 1, 1954. At its center, Ahmed gradually awakens to political awareness against colonization, under the gaze of his son, a symbol of the new Algeria, and that of Miloud, half-mad haranguer, half-prophet, incarnation of Popular memory of the revolt, the liberation of Algeria and its people.
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Yorgo Voyagis
Ahmed
Leila Shenna
L'Épouse d'Ahmed
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Miloud, Le conteur
Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine)
L'ami
Sissani (Mohamed Djediat)
Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
Slimane
Yahia Benmabrouk
Kouider
Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri)
Sid Ali Kouiret
Nadia Talbi
Areski Nebti
François Maistre
Le contremaître de la carrière
Brahim Hadjadj
Taha El-Amiri
Abdelhamid Habati
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival (4K Restoration)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachid Boudjedra, Tewfik Farès, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
- Original Score
- Philippe Arthuys
- Original Title
- Chronique des Années de Braise
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Production Studios
- O.N.C.I.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Rachid Boudjedra, Tewfik Farès, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Philippe Arthuys
Marcello Gatti
Youcef Tobni
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Producer
Youcef Tobni
Editor
Mohamed Bouzit
Costume Design
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Director
Rachid Boudjedra
Writer
Tewfik Farès
Writer
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Writer
Marcello Gatti
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chronicle of the Years of Fire
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What is Chronicle of the Years of Fire about?
A meticulous chronicle of the evolution of the Algerian national movement from 1939 until the outbreak of the revolution on November 1, 1954, the film unequivocally demonstrates that the "Algerian War" is not an accident of history, but a slow process of suffering and warlike revolts, uninterrupted, from the start of colonization in 1830, until this "Red All Saints' Day" of November 1, 1954. At its center, Ahmed gradually awakens to political awareness against colonization, under the gaze of his son, a symbol of the new Algeria, and that of Miloud, half-mad haranguer, half-prophet, incarnation of Popular memory of the revolt, the liberation of Algeria and its people.
Who directed Chronicle of the Years of Fire?
Chronicle of the Years of Fire was directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
Who stars in Chronicle of the Years of Fire?
The principal cast of Chronicle of the Years of Fire includes Yorgo Voyagis, Leila Shenna, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine), Sissani (Mohamed Djediat).
When was Chronicle of the Years of Fire released and how long is it?
Chronicle of the Years of Fire was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Chronicle of the Years of Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chronicle of the Years of Fire was composed by Philippe Arthuys.