Plot — What is Jamila, the Algerian about?
Djamila, a young Algerian woman living with her brother Hadi and her uncle Mustafa in the Casbah district of Algiers under the French occupation of Algeria, sees the full extent of injustice, tyranny and cruelty on his compatriots by French soldiers. Jamila's nationalist spirit will be strengthened when French forces invade her university to arrest her classmate Amina who commits suicide by ingesting poison. Shortly after the prominent Algerian guerrilla leader Youssef takes refuge with her, she realizes that her uncle Mustafa is part of this network of anti-colonial rebel fighters. Her uncle linked her to the National Liberation Front (FLN). A series of events illustrate Jamila's participation in resistance operations against the occupier before she was finally captured and tortured. Finally, despite the efforts of her French lawyer, Jamila is sentenced to death...
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Drama, History, War |
| Language | AR |
| Runtime | 123 min |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 9 votes) |
Jamila, the Algerian — FAQ
Is Jamila, the Algerian worth watching? Jamila, the Algerian holds a 7.2/10 rating from 9 viewers. Djamila, a young Algerian woman living with her brother Hadi and her uncle Mustafa in the Casbah district of Algiers under the French occupation of Algeria, sees the full extent of injustice, tyranny and cruelty on his c
Who directed Jamila, the Algerian? Directed by Youssef Chahine.
Who is in the cast of Jamila, the Algerian? It stars Magda Al Sabahi, Ahmad Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar, Rushdy Abaza, Zahrat Al-Ola, Kariman and more.
Where can I stream Jamila, the Algerian? Streaming availability for Jamila, the Algerian is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Jamila, the Algerian release? It released in 1958.
