The lonely walker

The story

Algeria is dead because there are no men capable of enforcing law and respect for human beings… And for me, at age 68, I Could have lived to live in any living condition, but not with bloodshed, killings, heaven and hell…

A journey of emotions and truths through the past and present of an old man and his country, Algeria. At the age of 68, Mohamed Bhakti lives in today’s Algeria, torn by violence resulting from a shaky democracy. He is part of the Algerian people whose history reflects a profound sorrow nd whose future is increasingly uncertain.

The trailer

A first look

Open on the video platform ↗

Behind the film

Info

Original version
French, Arabic
Subtitles
English
Format
Video 4/3 Colour / 16 mm / DVCAM
Type & Running time
Documentary 27'
Year of production
1992
Country of production
Algeria, UK

Distribution of the film – public screening / festivals
In Switzerland: Troubadour films distribution
distribution@troubadour-films.com
Worldwide sales: distribution@troubadour-films.com

Production

Written & Directed by
Nasser Bakhti
Produced by
Nasser Bakhti
Production
Troubadour Films – Geneva
Co-production
Channel 4, UK
Executive producer
Ana de Skalon
Commentary
Nasser Bakhti

Technical

Camera
Noureddine Bouzenad
Sound
Yazid Debab
Editing
Béatrice Bakhti
Distribution
Troubadour Distribution

Festivals & awards