The Sun Assassinated (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2004, The Sun Assassinated is a notable film directed by Abdelkrim Bahloul, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The poet Jean Sénac is also a radio presenter. A Pied-noir, he opted to stay in Algeria after the country achieved independence in 1962. Ten years later he is monitored by the police of the present regime. His poems have a large public following and his radio show is a great success, especially with the young. The poet allies himself with two students, aspiring playwrights Hamid and Belkacem, to fight for the freedom and culture of Algerian youth.
Who’s in it. The Sun Assassinated stars Charles Berling as Jean Sénac, Mehdi Dehbi as Hamid, Alexis Loret as Belkacem and Abbes Zahmani as Othmane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Sun Assassinated has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sun Assassinated page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sun Assassinated (2004)?
- In GB, The Sun Assassinated is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sun Assassinated worth watching?
- The Sun Assassinated holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sun Assassinated?
- The Sun Assassinated stars Charles Berling, Mehdi Dehbi, Alexis Loret, Abbes Zahmani and Julia Maraval.
- When was The Sun Assassinated released?
- The Sun Assassinated was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.