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The Adventures of a Hero

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The Adventures of a Hero

10.0

2h 5m

1979

Synopsis

In one of the tribes of the Algerian Sahara, everyone awaits the arrival of the hero who will defend the rights of the poor. A man decides one day to put the mark of the "hero" on his newborn son and the whole tribe celebrates the arrival of this eagerly awaited messiah who came to save them. This false hero then grows up by assuming his role of savior. Filled with cynicism, he crosses the countryside and has a number of adventures.

Director

Merzak Allouache

ComedyAdventure

sahara desertalgeriamaghreb

Cast & Crew

Mostefa Djadjam

Mostefa Djadjam

Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir

Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir

Mustapha El Anka

Mustapha El Anka

Boudjemaâ Karèche

Boudjemaâ Karèche

Samia Ammar

Bentchouban

Abou Djamel

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