Algeria, Memoirs of Raï
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.
Year: 2001
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Mezzo, Les Films du Village, Cannes TV, ARTE
Director: Djamel Kelfaoui
Cast: Cheb Hasni, Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami, Cheikha Remitti, Rachid Baba Ahmed, Boutaïba Seghir
Crew: Djamel Kelfaoui (Director), Michel Vuillermet (Writer), Soazig Chappedelaine (Editor), Richard Prost (First Assistant Director), Michel Gény (Sound), Philippe Chesneau (Color Grading)
Runtime: 52 minutes
Release: Jan 02, 2001
IMDb: 10.00/10 by 1 users
Popularity: 0
Country: France
Language: العربية, Français
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Keyword : sociology, algeria, north africa, 1990s, algerian civil war (1991-2002), maghreb, djazair, raï music, arab music, algerian music
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