Under The Ashes (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1990, Under The Ashes is a drama and war film directed by Abdelkrim Baba Aissa, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Second World War. French authorities ban political parties and unions. In Algeria, the leaders of political and trade union organizations were arrested and interned in "surveillance" camps with more than 2,000 French and foreigners: communist activists, trade unionists, brigadists, Spanish republicans and other opponents of the Vichy regime. The Djenien Bourezg camp is one of these camps, located in southern Algeria and is one of the most formidable. An old activist for the Algerian national cause returns to the scene. He blows away the ashes that cover this part of history. And through it, we discover the hard fight of the camp inmates for respect and human dignity, under a fascist command.
Who’s in it. Under The Ashes stars Abdelkader Alloula, Mustapha El Anka and Ouardia Ould Taleb.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Under The Ashes 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 Under The Ashes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under The Ashes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under The Ashes (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under The Ashes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under The Ashes worth watching?
- Under The Ashes holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Under The Ashes?
- Under The Ashes stars Abdelkader Alloula, Mustapha El Anka and Ouardia Ould Taleb.
- When was Under The Ashes released?
- Under The Ashes was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.