Guns of Freedom

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Guns of Freedom, is a 1961 Algerian movie, directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina and Djamel-Eddine Chanderli. with a runtime of 27 minutes.

Overview

Guns of Freedom, also known as Les Fusils de la Liberté, is a 1961 Algerian docufiction that reconstructs one of the most perilous missions of the National Liberation Army during the Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962). A dedicated detachment is tasked with transporting weapons and ammunition from Tunisia across the vast Algerian Sahara while evading the French occupying army. The film blends documentary realism with dramatic storytelling to honor the courage and sacrifice of Algerian fighters, offering a visceral account of guerrilla logistics under fire. An essential record of Algeria's liberation struggle and its human cost.

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