Surgeon during the Algerian War
Chirurgien dans la guerre d'Algérie
Synopsis
Has everything really been said about the Algerian war? Although the archives are opening up, almost fifty years after the signing of the Evian Agreements (March 18, 1962), direct witnesses are beginning to disappear. They are, however, unique bearers of history, often the only ones able to illustrate the harsh reality of a long-hidden period. Gérard Zwang, surgeon of the contingent between May 1956 and June 1958, is one of these essential witnesses who help us discover an original history of the Algerian War. During his service, in charge of treating the most atrocious wounds of his fellow soldiers, he sees the war from the side of its victims. He did not fight with a machine pistol in his hand, but behind the closed doors of an operating room where life gives way to death in a matter of seconds.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isabelle Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Mickaël Gamrasni, Isabelle Clarke, Kévin Accart, Daniel Costelle
- Original Score
- Léon Rousseau
- Original Title
- Chirurgien dans la guerre d'Algérie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- CC&C, Planète+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isabelle Clarke
Mickaël Gamrasni, Isabelle Clarke, Kévin Accart, Daniel Costelle
Léon Rousseau
Department Leadership Roster
Isabelle Clarke
Director
Mickaël Gamrasni
Writer
Isabelle Clarke
Writer
Kévin Accart
Writer
Daniel Costelle
Writer
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What is Surgeon during the Algerian War about?
Has everything really been said about the Algerian war? Although the archives are opening up, almost fifty years after the signing of the Evian Agreements (March 18, 1962), direct witnesses are beginning to disappear. They are, however, unique bearers of history, often the only ones able to illustrate the harsh reality of a long-hidden period. Gérard Zwang, surgeon of the contingent between May 1956 and June 1958, is one of these essential witnesses who help us discover an original history of the Algerian War. During his service, in charge of treating the most atrocious wounds of his fellow soldiers, he sees the war from the side of its victims. He did not fight with a machine pistol in his hand, but behind the closed doors of an operating room where life gives way to death in a matter of seconds.
Who directed Surgeon during the Algerian War?
Surgeon during the Algerian War was directed by Isabelle Clarke.
Who stars in Surgeon during the Algerian War?
The principal cast of Surgeon during the Algerian War includes Daniel Costelle, Gérard Zwang.
When was Surgeon during the Algerian War released and how long is it?
Surgeon during the Algerian War was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Surgeon during the Algerian War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surgeon during the Algerian War was composed by Léon Rousseau.