The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama
الشيخ بوعمامة
Synopsis
The story of the film revolves around the epic of Sheikh Bouamama, a leader of the national resistance in Algeria during the French colonial era. The events are taking place in southwestern Algeria. The film also tells about different stages of the resistance, especially about one of the uprisings of the Algerian people, namely "the battle of the sons of Sidi Sheikh Bouamama", in which French General Leuti was appointed to try to suppress and end this resistance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benamar Bakhti
- Screenplay & Story
- Djilali Sari, Boualem Bessaih
- Original Title
- الشيخ بوعمامة
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), Radiodiffusion Télévision Algérienne (RTA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benamar Bakhti
Djilali Sari, Boualem Bessaih
Ahmed Bedjaoui
Department Leadership Roster
Boualem Bessaih
Writer
Benamar Bakhti
Director
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What is The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama about?
The story of the film revolves around the epic of Sheikh Bouamama, a leader of the national resistance in Algeria during the French colonial era. The events are taking place in southwestern Algeria. The film also tells about different stages of the resistance, especially about one of the uprisings of the Algerian people, namely "the battle of the sons of Sidi Sheikh Bouamama", in which French General Leuti was appointed to try to suppress and end this resistance.
Who directed The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama?
The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama was directed by Benamar Bakhti.
Who stars in The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama?
The principal cast of The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama includes Athmane Ariouet, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, Ahmed Benaissa, Sissani (Mohamed Djediat), Pierre Belot.
When was The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama released and how long is it?
The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.