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2018112 minPGdocumentary

Atlal

2018112 minPGdocumentary

Ouled Allal faced destruction during the war in Algeria in the 1990s, leaving behind scars on its buildings and memories among its people.

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Ouled Allal faced destruction during the war in Algeria in the 1990s, leaving behind scars on its buildings and memories among its people.

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Djamel Kerkardirector

Djamel Kerkarwriter

Ammi Lakhdarcast

Abdou Bennoucast

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Ouled Allal, a site of conflict during the 1990s in Algeria, bears the marks of a war without fronts. Amidst the debris, voices and bodies reflect on their shared history. The film presents images and sounds that create a map of memory. It invites contemplation of the past and present of this ravaged community over a duration of 112 minutes.

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