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  • Amal (1960)
  • Short | 21 min | Documentary, Short, Drama
Amal (1960)
Short | 21 min | Documentary, Short, Drama
"A burial, a cemetery made entirely of stones taken from the eroded lands encompassing the village where people lived and died." (James Blue). As usual, he sublimates this state-commissioned documentary on agronomy, bringing his aesthetic ...See more"A burial, a cemetery made entirely of stones taken from the eroded lands encompassing the village where people lived and died." (James Blue). As usual, he sublimates this state-commissioned documentary on agronomy, bringing his aesthetic and poetic touch. It encompasses the theme of the film, in what touches it from more universal and existential angles; the carelessness of childhood, mourning, social condition... The meaning of life. This first short film in Algeria produced by Les Studios Africa by Georges Derocles, is the first of a series, preludes to his flagship feature film "Les Olives de la Justice". Written by Algeria Cinémag See less
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James Blue (directed by)
Writer
James Blue
Cinematographer
Paul Fougerol (cinematography)
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Oct 10, 1960 (Algeria)

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