Moissons d'acier

Moissons d'acier is a 1983 Algerian film directed by Ghaouti Bendedouche.

The film depicts the aftermath of war in a mined border village, where the population struggles to rebuild their lives despite the constant threat of explosives.

Synopsis

Years after independence, the war continues to claim victims in Soulima, a border village completely surrounded by mines. Despite deaths and fear, the inhabitants remain deeply attached to their land. At the heart of the story is Zohra, a central figure of the community, and the way the threat of the “moissons d'acier” (steel harvests — mines) shapes the villagers’ daily lives.

Technical details

• Director: Ghaouti Bendedouche
• Screenplay: Mourad Bourboune
• Country: Algeria
• Year: 1983
• Runtime: 95 minutes (some sources indicate 95'; others list 60 minutes — see notes)

Cast

• Sid Ahmed Agoumi
• Ziani Chérif Ayad
• Zohra Bent Youcef
• Hassan El-Hassani
• Larbi Zekkal
• Amar Ouadda

Awards and recognition

According to several online sources, Moissons d'acier received the First Prize (Golden Sword) at the Damascus Film Festival in 1983.

See also

• List of Algerian films
• Algerian War

References