Britain's What's On Event Guide
Algerian Chronicles – Documentary with Director Q&A
The Hirak is the unprecedented mass protests that rocked Algeria in February 2019.
These protests demanded the departure of veteran president A. Bouteflika, sparked by the ailing 82-year-old’s announcement of a fifth term. The Hirak (“movement” in English) or the smile revolution as it was also called, saw millions of people take to the streets with far-reaching demands, calling for the removal of Algeria’s deeply entrenched and military-backed ruling elite and a negotiated transition toward democratic governance, for reforms in every aspect of the current governance. In April 2019 Boutefilka resigned, and in December. All with a peaceful, lyrical and happy revolution, photographed full of smiles and celebration to find its voice again.
This documentary brings a view of what it felt to be amongst the masses, the demands of the people, the incredible chants and slogans which were world-famous, Zak Kedzi takes us through all of this in his first feature documentary, which he describes as just one small piece in the Hirak puzzle.
These protests demanded the departure of veteran president A. Bouteflika, sparked by the ailing 82-year-old’s announcement of a fifth term. The Hirak (“movement” in English) or the smile revolution as it was also called, saw millions of people take to the streets with far-reaching demands, calling for the removal of Algeria’s deeply entrenched and military-backed ruling elite and a negotiated transition toward democratic governance, for reforms in every aspect of the current governance. In April 2019 Boutefilka resigned, and in December. All with a peaceful, lyrical and happy revolution, photographed full of smiles and celebration to find its voice again.
This documentary brings a view of what it felt to be amongst the masses, the demands of the people, the incredible chants and slogans which were world-famous, Zak Kedzi takes us through all of this in his first feature documentary, which he describes as just one small piece in the Hirak puzzle.
Advance tickets: £13
Concession: £10
Concession: £10
5-47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LA
Sat 16 Jul 2022
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