Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion
Emilie Busquant, a woman with an exceptional destiny, was born on March 3, 1901, in Neuves-Maisons, Lorraine. In 1923, she moved to Paris to find work and met Messali Hadj, who had also come seeking employment. A beautiful love story began; she fell in love with both a man and a cause: the independence of Algeria. Together, in 1926, they founded the first Algerian independence party, the North African Star (Étoile Nord-Africaine). She would support the Algerian people's struggle throughout her life.
Directed by Rabah Zanoun · Written by Rabah Zanoun
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Émilie Busquant Self (archive footage) -
Messali Hadj Self (archive footage) -
Djanina Messali-Benkelfat Self -
Mohammed Harbi Self -
Alain Ruscio Self -
Benjamin Stora Self -
Mohamed Benchicou Self -
Jean-Paul Vinchelin Self - Ali Messali
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Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion
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