Jamila, the Algerian (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1958, Jamila, the Algerian is a drama, war and history film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Jamila, an Algerian girl who loves her homeland, joins the nationalist movement to liberate her country from French occupation. Based on the life of Djamila Bouhired, who was arrested and tortured by the French Algerian government, Chahine's first explicitly political film managed to galvanize wide solidarity with the Algerian resistance from across the Arab World, starting in Egypt.
Who’s in it. Jamila, the Algerian stars Magda Al Sabahi, Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar and Rushdy Abaza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Jamila, the Algerian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jamila, the Algerian page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jamila, the Algerian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jamila, the Algerian (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jamila, the Algerian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jamila, the Algerian worth watching?
- Jamila, the Algerian holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jamila, the Algerian?
- Jamila, the Algerian stars Magda Al Sabahi, Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar, Rushdy Abaza and Zahrat Al-Ola.
- When was Jamila, the Algerian released?
- Jamila, the Algerian was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.