The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama (1985)

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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.

Director: Benamar Bakhti
Genre: War, Action, History
Runtime: 178 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), Radiodiffusion Télévision Algérienne (RTA)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar

Keywords

france, africa, french colonialism, algerian war (1954-62), algerian history, maghreb, algerian resistance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama about?
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.
Who directed The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama?
The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama was directed by Benamar Bakhti.
Who stars in The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama?
The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama stars Athmane Ariouet, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, Ahmed Benaissa, Sissani (Mohamed Djediat), Pierre Belot, Jacques Bouanich.
How long is The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama?
The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama has a runtime of 2h 58m (178 minutes).
What genre is The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama?
The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama is a War, Action, History film.
Where was The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama produced?
The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama was produced in Algeria.