The Sun Assassinated

– The poet Jean Sénac is also a radio presenter. A Pied-noir, he opted to stay in Algeria after the c..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
Original Name:
Le Soleil assassiné
The Sun Assassinated (2003) - Also known as Le Soleil assassiné

The poet Jean Sénac is also a radio presenter. A Pied-noir, he opted to stay in Algeria after the country achieved independence in 1962. Ten years later he is monitored by the police of the present regime. His poems have a large public following and his radio show is a great success, especially with the young. The poet allies himself with two students, aspiring playwrights Hamid and Belkacem, to fight for the freedom and culture of Algerian youth.

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Release Date:

18 Aug 2004

Language:

French

Director:

Abdelkrim Bahloul

Writer:

Abdelkrim Bahloul, Charlotte Guigue, Jean-Pierre Péroncel-Hugoz

Main Actors:

Charles Berling, Mehdi Dehbi, Ouassini Embarek, Clotilde de Bayser

Awards:

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10