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Héliopolis

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In the city of Guelma, which was once called Heliopolis in ancient times, the daily life of an Algerian family takes its usual course. But on May 8, 1945, the day the end of World War II was announced, demonstrations by the Algerian people against the French colonial power and for the country's independence took place, which were bloodily suppressed by the French army and French settler militias. The event went down in history as the Sétif and Guelma massacre.

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Alissa Simon Variety Gacem and co-writers Salah Edinne Chihani and Kahina Mohamed Oussaid emphasize the costs of this balancing act for Mokdad and Boukerouni's dignified performance makes the struggle clear without overplaying it. Nov 20, 2021 Full Review Allan Hunter Screen International Gacem's debut feature initially opts for a melodramatic approach to real events, but the darker second half more effectively conveys the extent of colonialist atrocities that fuelled the hunger for self-determination. Dec 7, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the city of Guelma, which was once called Heliopolis in ancient times, the daily life of an Algerian family takes its usual course. But on May 8, 1945, the day the end of World War II was announced, demonstrations by the Algerian people against the French colonial power and for the country's independence took place, which were bloodily suppressed by the French army and French settler militias. The event went down in history as the Sétif and Guelma massacre.
Director
Djaâfar Gacem
Screenwriter
Salah-Eddine Chihani, Djaâfar Gacem, Kahina Mohamed-Oussaid
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 56m