Algerian Refugees

1958 | 15 minutes | 10.0 ★ (1)

Algerian Refugees
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    Directed by Pierre Clément and Djamel-Eddine Chanderli, produced by the FLN Information Service in 1958, this film is a rare document. Pierre Clément is considered one of the founders of Algerian cinema. In this film he shows images of Algerian refugee camps in Tunisia and their living conditions. A restored DVD version released in 2016, from the 35 mm original donated by Pierre Clément to the Contemporary International Documentation Library (BDIC).

  • Release Date

    01 January 1958

  • DirectingPierre Clément
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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