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Pas De Blanc À La Une - 1971
10
Overview:
Pas De Blanc À La Une, by Youcef Bouchouchi, treatises the brutality of the conflict during the war of independence in Algeria from 1854 to 1962, and the systematic use of torture which pushes even the most hesitant to make up their minds.
Status: Released
Release: 1971-01-01
Runtime: 95 minutes
Ratings: 10
Vote Counts: 1
Budget: 0 $
Revenue: 0 $
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