They Chose Algeria (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 2007, They Chose Algeria is a documentary and history film directed by Jean Asselmeyer, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Many of them participated in the struggle for Algerian independence. There are "those who believed in heaven", priests, Christians committed against torture, friends of the "natives", there are "those who did not believe in it", communist activists, students, progressive intellectuals, others remained in this country because they could not imagine living anywhere other than in this land of all passions. They are European and chose to stay in Algeria after independence, most of them opted for Algerian nationality. The film is another vision of the history of Algeria from the end of the fifties to the present day, told by these Europeans filmed at home, or in the context of their activities, illustrated by unpublished archive documents.
Who’s in it. They Chose Algeria stars Henri Alleg as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, They Chose Algeria sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Chose Algeria page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Chose Algeria (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Chose Algeria change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Chose Algeria worth watching?
- They Chose Algeria holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in They Chose Algeria?
- They Chose Algeria stars Henri Alleg.
- When was They Chose Algeria released?
- They Chose Algeria was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.
