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True Chronicles of the Blida Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century, when Dr Frantz Fanon Was Head of the Fifth Ward between 1953 and 1956

2025·Movie
1h 31min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
IMDb6.6

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

1953, colonized Algeria. Fanon, a young black psychiatrist is appointed head doctor at the Blida-Joinville Hospital. He was putting his theories of ‘Institutional Psychotherapy’ into practice in opposition to the racist theories of the Algies School of Psychiatry, while a war broke out in his own wards.
Historical DramaBiographical StudyColonialism CritiquePsychiatric ReformFrantz FanonSocial & Political CommentaryThought-ProvokingChallenging ThemesIntense Character StudyAlgerian History

Crew

Directed by:
Abdenour Zahzah, Assia Benaissa
Written by:
Abdenour Zahzah
Produced by:
Abdenour Zahzah, Smail Lif
Composed by:
Toti Basso, Fred Bielle, Fred Salles

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Is True Chronicles of the Blida Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century, when Dr Frantz Fanon Was Head of the Fifth Ward between 1953 and 1956 worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is True Chronicles of the Blida Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century, when Dr Frantz Fanon Was Head of the Fifth Ward between 1953 and 1956 rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is True Chronicles of the Blida Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century, when Dr Frantz Fanon Was Head of the Fifth Ward between 1953 and 1956?

1 h 31 min

True Chronicles of the Blida Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century, when Dr Frantz Fanon Was Head of the Fifth Ward between 1953 and 1956 runs 1 h 31 min.

Is True Chronicles of the Blida Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century, when Dr Frantz Fanon Was Head of the Fifth Ward between 1953 and 1956 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is True Chronicles of the Blida Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century, when Dr Frantz Fanon Was Head of the Fifth Ward between 1953 and 1956 in?

ArabicFrench

It was made in Arabic, with some French. Produced in Algeria, France.