Writer and filmmaker Assia Djebar explores Algerian history, the psychological impact of war, and post-colonial female identity in this 1979 classic of film literature. Named for (and taking its structure from) a traditional song with five distinct movements, the film combines documentary-style observation with loose narrative form to tell the story of Lila, an Algerian expatriate returning to her country 15 years after independence has been won. In comparing her life with the lives and experiences of rural Algeriennes, Lila is able to put her childhood demons to rest and discover a new history -- one written in the ongoing strength of generations of women. Like much of Djebar's writing, the film has a strong subtext dealing with resistance to patriarchy and women's desire to appropriate the means of power and expression -- one of which, of course, is the filmmaker's camera.
Test
8.0
The Godfather Part II
Drama, Crime
8.6
Gantz: Perfect Answer
Action, Mystery, Science Fiction, Horror
6.7
The Return of Ringo
Western
6.3
A Boy Called Po
Fantasy, Drama
6.9
Nana 2
Drama, Music, Romance
6.3
The Return of the Musketeers
Comedy, Action, Adventure
6.3
Star
Drama, Romance
7.6
Royal Tramp 2
Action, Comedy
7.0
Chupke Chupke
Romance, Comedy, Drama
7.1
Yojimbo
Drama, Thriller
8.1
The Godfather Part III
Crime, Drama, Thriller
7.4
Tel chi el telùn
Comedy
8.0
Chain Reaction
Horror
4.9
The Avenger
Crime, Horror
6.8
Atlantis: Milo's Return
Fantasy, Animation, Science Fiction, Family, Action
6.3
Return of Sabata
Western
6.0
Slayers Return
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
6.5
Inspector Gadget 2
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
4.1
Armenia, My Love...
Drama, History
0.0
Uvanga
Drama
10.0
Pepperminta
Drama
6.3
Swept from the Sea
Drama, Romance
6.5
The Last Mistress
Drama, Romance
5.7
Anatomy of Hell
Drama
4.8
The Mourning Forest
Drama
6.8
Persepolis
Animation, Drama
7.9
How to Cook Your Life
Documentary
5.0
I Miss You, Alexandra!
Drama, Thriller
0.0
Along the Coast
Documentary
7.5
Immigrants' Memories
Documentary
9.5
Clemency
Drama
6.3
The Farewell
Comedy, Drama
7.4
Sister Aimee
Drama
5.9
The Sharks
Drama
5.8
Serena Strong
Drama
0.0
Gubagude Ko
Drama
1.0
Sonnwende
Drama
0.0
Little Bi Peep
Comedy, Romance, Drama
5.3