lancement de la Semaine du film révolutionnaire
Summary of the Revolutionary Film Week in El Bayadh
The Revolutionary Film Week commenced on Sunday at the Mohamed Belkheir Cultural and Arts House in El Bayadh, coinciding with Algeria’s National Memory Day. This event aims to commemorate the tragic massacres that occurred on May 8, 1945, marking a significant moment in Algerian history.
Organized by the cultural sector, the week features screenings of several historical films including "Cheikh Bouâmama," "The Battle of Algiers," "Patrol in the East," "Colonel Lotfi," "Krim Belkacem," and "Mustapha Benboulaïd." Documentaries focusing on the May 8, 1945 massacres, alongside other national cinematic works of a historical and revolutionary nature, will also be shown. Fadhlaoui Ghrissi, a spokesperson for the Culture and Arts Directorate, stated that the event’s primary aim is to shed light on the atrocities committed by the French colonizers against the Algerian people, to honor the sacrifices of martyrs and fighters, and to instill a sense of patriotism in younger generations while preserving the nation’s memory.
In addition to film screenings, the commemorative program includes a historical book exhibition organized by the Cultural and Arts House. The main public reading library, "Chahid Errak El Hadj," will host a conference discussing the May 8 massacres and their significance in igniting Algeria’s liberation war. The week will also showcase various exhibitions featuring historical books, narratives, and old photographs.
This multifaceted event not only commemorates a painful chapter in Algeria’s history but also serves as a platform to educate the public and engage with the nation’s revolutionary spirit.
