The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama (1985)
Overview
The story of the film revolves around the epic of Sheikh Bouamama, a leader of the national resistance in Algeria during the French colonial era. The events are taking place in southwestern Algeria. The film also tells about different stages of the resistance, especially about one of the uprisings of the Algerian people, namely "the battle of the sons of Sidi Sheikh Bouamama", in which French General Leuti was appointed to try to suppress and end this resistance.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ar |
| Popularity | 1.235 |
Directed By
Benamar Bakhti
Crew
Djilali Sari
Chérif Korteby
Boualem Bessaih
Ahmed Bedjaoui
Benamar Bakhti
TOP CAST
Athmane Ariouet
Cheikh Bouamama
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