Mostefa Ben Boulaïd

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Mostefa Ben Boulaïd, is a 2008 Algerian movie, directed by Ahmed Rachedi, and starring Hassan Kachach, Ahmed Benaissa, Slimane Benaïssa. with a runtime of 150 minutes.

Overview

Mostefa Ben Boulaïd is an Algerian historical epic recounting the life and martyrdom of Mustapha Ben Bouleid (1917–1956), a founding figure of the Algerian War of Independence and the military-political leader of the Aurès region. The film traces his evolution from a committed nationalist into the fearless commander who helped launch the armed revolution on November 1, 1954. It follows his clandestine journeys through multiple Arab countries in disguise, smuggling weapons for the Algerian resistance, before his capture by French colonial forces at the Tunisian-Libyan border. Sentenced to death, Ben Bouleid became one of the revolution's most enduring martyrs. The film is a vivid portrait of courage, strategy, and ultimate sacrifice in the fight for Algerian freedom.

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