Algiers Murders (The)

Algiers Murders (The)
Genre : Drama
Type : Fiction
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Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2011
Format : Feature
Running time : 120 (in minutes)

This dark narcotics thriller is set against the violent background of the amphetamine and cocaine trade. Based on a series of police-instigated killings that took place in New Orleans in 1980, THE ALGIERS MURDERS is a relentless narrative of power, manipulation, murder, corruption and degradation. In a world turned sour and sordid by tarnished ideals, one man is on a quest for redemption and justice. Fuelled by impressive performances, fluid writing and dynamic cinematography, THE ALGIERS MURDERS offers an alternative to the brash output of Hollywood action flicks.
With a strong local and international cast, this highly entertaining crime drama is set in a city of many nationalities and accents, driving home the point that it could be anywhere.

South Africa 2011, English, HDCAM, 120 min

Director: Faith Isiakpere
Screenplay: Andrew Smith
Cinematographer: Lance Gewer
Cast: Luthuli Dlamini, Lindani Nkosi, Ron Smerczak, Rouel Beukes, Alan Glass, Jon Savage, Nadia Bulbulia, Bubu Mazibuko, Zandile Msutwana

Print Source: Firdoxe Bulbulia


2011 - 32nd DIFF - Durban, South Africa
* World premiere.
Filmmaker in attendance

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Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

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