Algerian journalist Sahafi's attitude towards life and his satirically written columns caused several assaults on his life. When Sahafi visits the Netherlands to give a lecture, he discusses his position in life with his friend Madjid. Madjid urges him to stay in the Netherlands to apply for political asylum. Sahafi returns to Algeria and while con... Journalists [Al-Sahafiyoun] Algeria-Netherlands, 2000, Karim Traidia; Director: Karim Traïdia Cast: Sid Ahmed Agoumi Meziane, Karim Traïdia, Monic Hendrickx, Jaap Spijkers Writer: Karim Traïdia Year: 2001 Length: 80 min. Format: Colour, 35 mm Original language: French, Arabic, Dutch, English World sales: Distributor: Afilm Available on DVD: yes Producers: Frans van Gestel, Jeroen Beker, NPS Writers: Karim Traïdia Director of Photography: Jacques Laureys Editing: Chris Teerink Casting: Kemna Casting Production: Djoemila Viegen Sound design: Marco Vermaas Art direction: Anne Winterink Costumes: Jany Temime Make-up / hair: Marleen Holthuis Music: Fons Merkies Awards: 2000 | Mostra de Valencia | Spain *Gold Palm Tree for Best Film *Best Actor 2000 | Biennal du Film Arabe (Arabic Film Institute) | Paris *Special Jury Prize 2000 | Carthage Film Festival | Tunisia *Special Jury Prize