Les Sacrifiés
Synopsis
In 1955, a year after the birth of the National Liberation Front (FLN), Mahmoud was expelled from Algeria by the colonial authorities who feared his revolutionary speeches. At the age of 27, he arrived in the Algerian slum of Nanterre. Roughly questioned by FLN activists, in disagreement with the Algerian Nationalist Movement (MNA) who wanted to recognize theirs, he was then accepted as the local hairdresser and shoemaker. Subsequently, he became a driver during anti-MNA expeditions. Accepting increasingly dangerous missions, he is imprisoned by the French police and once again undergoes interrogations and special treatment by the police which will definitively undermine his sanity. One day, he no longer recognized his companions, and when joy broke out among the FLN militants, at the announcement of the signing of the Evian Accords, Mahmoud remained alone, frozen in an attitude of refusal, walled in his madness. Algeria has just won its independence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Okacha Touita
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominique Lancelot, Okacha Touita, Philippe Dodet
- Original Score
- Ramdane Mesbahi
- Original Title
- Les Sacrifiés
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Marion's Films, Les Films de l'atelier
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Okacha Touita
Dominique Lancelot, Okacha Touita, Philippe Dodet
Ramdane Mesbahi
Maurice Giraud
Sarah Taouss Matton
Jean-Marc Henchoz, Sylvette Frydman
Department Leadership Roster
Okacha Touita
Director
Jean-Marc Henchoz
Producer
Maurice Giraud
Director of Photography
Sarah Taouss Matton
Editor
Sylvette Frydman
Producer
Dominique Lancelot
Writer
Okacha Touita
Writer
Philippe Dodet
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Sacrifiés
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Les Sacrifiés about?
In 1955, a year after the birth of the National Liberation Front (FLN), Mahmoud was expelled from Algeria by the colonial authorities who feared his revolutionary speeches. At the age of 27, he arrived in the Algerian slum of Nanterre. Roughly questioned by FLN activists, in disagreement with the Algerian Nationalist Movement (MNA) who wanted to recognize theirs, he was then accepted as the local hairdresser and shoemaker. Subsequently, he became a driver during anti-MNA expeditions. Accepting increasingly dangerous missions, he is imprisoned by the French police and once again undergoes interrogations and special treatment by the police which will definitively undermine his sanity. One day, he no longer recognized his companions, and when joy broke out among the FLN militants, at the announcement of the signing of the Evian Accords, Mahmoud remained alone, frozen in an attitude of refusal, walled in his madness. Algeria has just won its independence.
Who directed Les Sacrifiés?
Les Sacrifiés was directed by Okacha Touita.
Who stars in Les Sacrifiés?
The principal cast of Les Sacrifiés includes Miloud Khetib, Sid Ali Kouiret, Djamel Allam, Sid Ali Kouiret, Mustapha Chadli.
When was Les Sacrifiés released and how long is it?
Les Sacrifiés was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Les Sacrifiés?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Sacrifiés was composed by Ramdane Mesbahi.