

Historical film in four scenes which retrace the returns, the progress and the outcome of the war of liberation in Algeria. The first painting, “The land was thirsty” describes aspects of injustice and colonial oppression. The second “The Paths to the Prison” recounts the sufferings of the people engaged in combat. The last two are the stories of two lives.

Sid Ahmed Agoumi
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Lead
Mustapha Kateb
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Abdelhalim Rais
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Taha El-Amiri
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Nouria Kazdarli
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Kaci Tizi Ouzou
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Djelloul Bachdjarah
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mustapha Badie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Night Is Afraid of the Sun is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”