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  • Beni Handel (1977)
  • 80 min | History, Drama
Beni Handel (1977)
80 min | History, Drama
In 1880, it was decided that the Algerian peasants of the Ouarsenis mountains would be dispossessed of their land in favor of French settlers. Two methods were used to achieve this end, either outright force or a roundabout way, forcing ...See moreIn 1880, it was decided that the Algerian peasants of the Ouarsenis mountains would be dispossessed of their land in favor of French settlers. Two methods were used to achieve this end, either outright force or a roundabout way, forcing the fellahs to pay fines too high to be paid. The uprooted then had to leave for the cities, swelling the mass of proletarians in the shantytowns. Written by Guy Bellinger See less
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Director
Mohamed Lamine Merbah (as Lamine Merbah)
Writers
Moustapha Graibi | Mohamed Lamine Merbah (as Lamine Merbah) | Djillali Sari (thesis)
Composer
Ahmed Malek
Cinematographer
Mahmoud Lakehal
Editor
Rachid Ben Allal
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Updated Mar 1, 1977
Release date
Mar 1, 1977 (Algeria)

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