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History of Pottery and Ceramics in Algeria
10.0 / 10• 2004• 26m•NR• Arabic
Documentary
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In Algeria, pottery is different from one region to another, the result of the various influences it has undergone throughout history. If the manufacturing steps are substantially the same, the result is far from identical. In Kabylia, for example, the pottery, decorated with patterns, is red in color. In the south of Adrar, there are objects with rather original shapes and black in color. The pottery of the Nementcha Mountains is fashioned in clay with pink tones and decorated with brown designs. Originally, objects were made in families and exchanged between neighbours...
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Slimane Hachi
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5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mohamed Oudjedoub's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. History of Pottery and Ceramics in Algeria is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
