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Zabana!

Name: Zabana!
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 2012
Duration: 107 min

2012 · 107 min · Drama

This biographical drama recounts the life of Ahmed Zabana, an early fighter for Algerian independence, and his capture at the hands of French colonial authorities. A portrait of one of the revolution's foundational figures.

Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Drama · History · War
Mood: tense · thoughtful
Entry: some context
Best for: character-driven drama

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Algeria

This film is stop 10 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Algeria. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.