Yasmina (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1961, Yasmina is a drama film directed by Djamel-Eddine Chanderli, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. "Yasmina" filmed in 1961 in the middle of the Algerian war tells the story of a little Algerian girl with her hen and her family whose father was killed in a bombing by the French colonial army of occupation. The family, after a long journey, heads towards the refugee camps on the Tunisian border. Produced by the Cinema Service of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic (GPRA) in the midst of the war of independence, these films were intended to re-inform the population and international public opinion on the abuses committed by the French colonial army: torture, arrests and arbitrary executions, napalm bombings, fires in douars, entire villages wiped off the map, etc. which the French media described as a "pacification" campaign. The latter censoring or reorienting any images that could harm the colonial narrative.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Yasmina 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 Yasmina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yasmina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yasmina (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yasmina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yasmina worth watching?
- Yasmina holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Yasmina released?
- Yasmina was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.