The Algerian War
Synopsis
The Algerian War is the subject of this French documentary, as is only proper, because that war gave the French a new government, a new constitution, and resulted in the repatriation of over a million French colonists from Algeria. It also figures in French politics to this day. This war, and the French-Indochina War marked France's final period as a colonial power. This documentary, narrated by Bruno Cremer and Jacques Roubaix, examines the role of the OAS in the spread of terrorism to France. The internal forces in Algeria and France which led to the conflict are also discussed. The French colonists who were forced to leave Algeria had in many cases been there for generations, and their resettlement in France was disruptive for them, as well as for the French and Algerian economies.
Credits
Production and distribution (2)
- Executive Producer : Reggane Films
- French distribution : Compagnie Française de Distribution Cinématographique (CFDC)
Full credits (4)
- Executive Producers : Jacques Henri Barratier, Jacques Perrin
- Music Composer : François de Roubaix
- Editor : Sylvie Blanc
- Narrators : Jean Brassat, Jacques Charby, Bruno Cremer, Francis Morane
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Technical details
- Type : Feature film
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : War, Historical
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Production year : 1970
- French release : 22/03/1972
- Runtime : 2 h 40 min
- Current status : Released
- Visa number : 37282
- Visa issue date : 21/03/1972
- Approval : Unknown
- Production formats : 35mm
- Color type : Black & White
- Audio format : Mono
