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They Chose Algeria

2007 · 55 min Documentary History
10.0 / 10 · TMDB

Many of them participated in the struggle for Algerian independence. There are "those who believed in heaven", priests, Christians committed against torture, friends of the "natives", there are "those who did not believe in it", communist activists, students, progressive intellectuals, others remained in this country because they could not imagine living anywhere other than in this land of all passions. They are European and chose to stay in Algeria after independence, most of them opted for Algerian nationality. The film is another vision of the history of Algeria from the end of the fifties to the present day, told by these Europeans filmed at home, or in the context of their activities, illustrated by unpublished archive documents.

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Original Title Ils Ont Choisi L'Algérie
Year 2007
Country France, Algeria
Genre Documentary, History
Director Jean Asselmeyer
Runtime 55 min.
Rating TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes)

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They Chose Algeria is an exceptional film rated 10.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.

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A 2007 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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