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1985

The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama

Directed by Benamar Bakhti

The story of the film revolves around the epic of Sheikh Bouamama, a leader of the national resistance in Algeria during the French colonial era. The events are taking place in southwestern Algeria. The film also tells about different stages of the resistance, especially about one of the uprisings of the Algerian people, namely "the battle of the sons of Sidi Sheikh Bouamama", in which French General Leuti was appointed to try to suppress and end this resistance.

Duration

2h 58m

Released

January 7, 1985

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Cast19

  • Athmane Ariouet
  • Sid Ahmed Agoumi
  • Ahmed Benaissa
  • Sissani (Mohamed Djediat)
  • Pierre Belot
  • Jacques Bouanich
  • Robert Bazil
  • Mahmoud Aziz
  • Abdelkader Belmokadem

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