Storyline
On November 1, 1954, the National Liberation Front of Algeria announced the war for the country's independence. France, colonizer since 1830, hastened to reinforce its military contingent in the four corners of the country and to prevent the advance of the rebels. A little Chaoui, born in a mountainous region of the country, sees his placid childhood collapse in the middle of a crossfire that he does not understand. The story, inspired by real testimonies, is constructed with images from the archives of the French army. From this apparently dissociated dialogue between image and word arises a sensitive homage to the memory that rests in the archives and to the ignored voice of its protagonists.
Cast & Crew
AD
Anna Dodier
Voice
LeadFB
Frédéric Blasco
Voice
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. María Alejandra Zúñiga Delgado's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lost Mountain is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
