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The Inheritance

The Inheritance

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The Inheritance

1975

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War

Overview

A harrowing picture of the heritage of colonialism, focusing on a man driven mad by torture but saved by his wife, who restores his sanity and leads the progressive forces to rebuild the village.

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Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

Mohamed Debbah

Ahmed Hammoudi

Habib Reda

Habib Reda

Ahmed Benchouban

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Directed by: Mohamed Bouamari
Written by: Mohamed Bouamari

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