Algeria, Year Zero
Algérie, année zéro
Synopsis
Documentary on the beginnings of Algerian independence filmed during the summer of 1962 in Algiers. The film was banned in France and Algeria but won the Grand Prize at the Leipzig International Film Festival in 1965. Out of friendship, the production company Images de France sent an operator, Bruno Muel, who later declared: "For those who were called to Algeria (for me, 1956-58), participating in a film on independence was a victory over horror, lies and absurdity. It was also the beginning of my commitment to the cinema."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Sergent, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
- Original Title
- Algérie, année zéro
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Capi Films, Argos films, Tamasa Distribution, La Cinémathèque Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Sergent, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Bruno Muel
Jean Ravel
Anatole Dauman
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Muel
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Sergent
Director
Jean Ravel
Editor
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Director
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What is Algeria, Year Zero about?
Documentary on the beginnings of Algerian independence filmed during the summer of 1962 in Algiers. The film was banned in France and Algeria but won the Grand Prize at the Leipzig International Film Festival in 1965. Out of friendship, the production company Images de France sent an operator, Bruno Muel, who later declared: "For those who were called to Algeria (for me, 1956-58), participating in a film on independence was a victory over horror, lies and absurdity. It was also the beginning of my commitment to the cinema."
Who directed Algeria, Year Zero?
Algeria, Year Zero was directed by Jean-Pierre Sergent, Marceline Loridan-Ivens.
Who stars in Algeria, Year Zero?
The principal cast of Algeria, Year Zero includes Maurice Garrel.
When was Algeria, Year Zero released and how long is it?
Algeria, Year Zero was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 40m.