Algeria, Memoirs of Raï (2001)
Algeria, Memoirs of Raï (2001)
In the 1980s, Algeria experienced a tumultuous social context which reached its peak during the riots of October 88. This wave of protest, with youth as its figurehead, echoed the texts of raï singers. Thirst for freedom, misery of life and the aspirations of youth are among the main themes of their works which will inspire an entire generation. More than music, raï celebrates the Arabic language and becomes a vector of Algerian culture, thus providing the cultural weapons of emerging Algerian nationalism With Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami and Chaba Fadela as leaders of the movement, raï is also a way of telling and reflecting the essence of Algeria in these difficult times. While the threat weighs on artists in Algeria, their exile allows raï to be exported internationally and thus, to bring the colors of Algeria to life throughout the world.

User rating:


Cast

Cheb Hasni Cheb Hasni As: Self
Cheb Khaled Cheb Khaled As: Self
Cheb Mami Cheb Mami As: Self
Cheikha Remitti Cheikha Remitti As: Self
Rachid Baba Ahmed Rachid Baba Ahmed As: Self (archive footage)
See More

Storyline

In the 1980s, Algeria experienced a tumultuous social context which reached its peak during the riots of October 88. This wave of protest, with youth as its figurehead, echoed the texts of raï singers. Thirst for freedom, misery of life and the aspirations of youth are among the main themes of their works which will inspire an entire generation. More than music, raï celebrates the Arabic language and becomes a vector of Algerian culture, thus providing the cultural weapons of emerging Algerian nationalism With Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami and Chaba Fadela as leaders of the movement, raï is also a way of telling and reflecting the essence of Algeria in these difficult times. While the threat weighs on artists in Algeria, their exile allows raï to be exported internationally and thus, to bring the colors of Algeria to life throughout the world.


Tagline:
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: العربية, Français

Release Date: 02 January 2001

Country: FR

Runtime: 52m

Company Credits

Company: Mezzo, Les Films du Village, Cannes TV, ARTE

External Links

Cast

Directed By

Djamel Kelfaoui

Djamel Kelfaoui

Director

Richard Prost

Richard Prost

First Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Not currently known.

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Not currently known.

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

Reviews & Recommendations


Video Gallery

Coming Soon...

Photo Gallery

Coming Soon...

If you like Algeria, Memoirs of Raï, check these movies out...