Arezki, L'Indigène

At a glance

Arezki, L'Indigène, is a 2008 Algerian movie, directed by Djamel Bendeddouche, and starring Salem Ait Ali Belkacem, Dahmane Aidrous, Céline Mauge. with a runtime of 91 minutes.

Overview

Arezki, L'Indigène is an Algerian historical drama set in 1895 Kabylie. Young French journalist Albertine Auclair travels to the region for a family visit and is enchanted by its landscapes — until teacher Mademoiselle Fores opens her eyes to the grim reality facing the indigenous Algerian population under colonial rule. Albertine learns of Arezki El Bachir, a legendary resistance leader sentenced to death by colonial courts after two decades of rebellion. A Robin Hood figure who robbed wealthy settlers to aid the poor, Arezki captivates the idealistic journalist, who sets out to uncover the truth behind the myth.

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