On November 1, 1954, two French teachers and their Algerian boss became the first civilian casualties in the Algerian War of Independence.
Synopsis
On November 1, 1954, two French teachers and their Algerian boss became the first civilian casualties in the Algerian War of Independence.
Synopsis
Ghassira, a small village in Algeria's Aurès region, was a focal point during the Algerian War of Independence. On November 1, 1954, two French teachers and their Algerian boss became the first civilian casualties of a conflict that lasted seven years. Filmmaker Malek Bensmaïl captures the village's transformation through the seasons, documenting the daily lives of its inhabitants, particularly the children and their school. The film reflects on how historical events continue to shape life in Ghassira today.
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Why Watch
- Meet the villagers of Ghassira and their daily lives.
- Find out about the first civilian casualties of the Algerian War.
- See how a quiet village became a revolutionary cradle.
Did You Know
- The Algerian War of Independence lasted seven years from 1954 to 1962.
- November 1, 1954, marked the first civilian casualties in the conflict.
- Ghassira is located in the Aurès region of Algeria, significant for its role in the revolution.
- The film has a duration of 120 minutes.
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What significant event occurred on November 1, 1954, in Ghassira?
A couple of French teachers and their Algerian boss became the first civilian casualties of the Algerian War of Independence.
Who directed the documentary 'China Is Still Far'?
Malek Bensmaïl directed the documentary.
What is the duration of the documentary 'China Is Still Far'?
The documentary has a duration of 120 minutes.
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