Algeria, Memoirs of Raï
Algeria, Memoirs of Raï

Algeria, Memoirs of Raï

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2001
0h 52m
10.0(1 votes)
Documentary

Overview

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.

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Mezzo
ARTE

Cast & Crew

10 members
Acting

Cheb Hasni

Self

Cheb Hasni
Acting

Cheb Khaled

Self

Cheb Khaled
Acting

Cheb Mami

Self

Cheb Mami
Acting

Cheikha Remitti

Self

Cheikha Remitti
Acting

Rachid Baba Ahmed

Self (archive footage)

Rachid Baba Ahmed
Acting

Boutaïba Seghir

Self

Boutaïba Seghir
Acting

Messaoud Bellemou

Self

Messaoud Bellemou
Sound

Raïna Raï

Self

Raïna Raï
Acting

Hocine Senoussi

Self

Hocine Senoussi
Acting

Nicholas Mead

Narrator

Nicholas Mead

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