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Chronicle of the Years of Fire

1975·Movie
2h 57min
72
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7
  • Tension6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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A meticulous chronicle of the evolution of the Algerian national movement from 1939 until the outbreak of the revolution on November 1, 1954, the film unequivocally demonstrates that the "Algerian War" is not an accident of history, but a slow process of suffering and warlike revolts, uninterrupted, from the start of colonization in 1830, until this "Red All Saints' Day" of November 1, 1954. At its center, Ahmed gradually awakens to political awareness against colonization, under the gaze of his son, a symbol of the new Algeria, and that of Miloud, half-mad haranguer, half-prophet, incarnation of Popular memory of the revolt, the liberation of Algeria and its people.
Algerian WarColonialismHistorical EpicPolitical AwakeningNational LiberationSocial CommentaryComplex NarrativeWarfare and Suffering

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Where can I stream Chronicle of the Years of Fire legally?

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Is Chronicle of the Years of Fire worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chronicle of the Years of Fire rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Chronicle of the Years of Fire?

2 h 57 min

Chronicle of the Years of Fire runs 2 h 57 min.

What language is Chronicle of the Years of Fire in?

ArabicFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch Chronicle of the Years of Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chronicle of the Years of Fire in 91 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.