Synopsis

Biopic documentary about the Emir Abd El-Kader, who lives on through historical perspectives and political and spiritual implications for many countries, particularly Algeria and France. This story is presented as a narrated tale, illustrated by numerous archive photos, and complemented by animated sequences and testimonials. The soundtrack was written by Mehdi Haddab, the well-known electric oud player, who reinterprets traditional Arab musical styles with a modern twist.

Festivals and screenings

• 26 March 2015 | Milwaukee Film Festival
• 15 January 2014 | preview, Cinémathèque algérienne
• 16 December 2014 | Flagey – Studio 5

Press

L’expression
Euro Med

• Direction:

  Salem Brahimi

• Screenplay:

  Audrey Brasseur, Salem Brahimi

• Production:

  Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel (AARC) avec le soutien du Ministère de la Culture – FDATIC et de Tlemcen, Capitale de la Culture Islamique 2011

• Executive Producers:

  Battam Films, Wamip Films

• Character design and layout:

  Cedric Deru

• Matte Painting, modeling and 3D animation:

  Squarefish

• Original score:

  Mehdi Haddab