Arezki, L'Indigène

Drama, War, History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Djamel Bendeddouche

Status Released

Release Date 2008-01-01

Storyline

In 1895, young journalist Albertine Auclair arrives in the Kabylie during a family visit. The beauty of the region seduces her but she soon learns of the struggles of the native Algerians. She hears in particular about Arezki El Bachir, who was recently sentenced to death by the colonial justice system, and decides to find out more about this extraordinary man.