After thirty years absence, the Algerian filmmaker returns to his homeland, accompanied by the fotographer Michael von Graffenried, who has been documenting the open wounds of Algeria. Together they seek out individuals who featured in Graffenried's photographs, to find out what has become of them and what they think of these pictures. A film about the fate of human being behind the photograph, but also the demands and limitations of the camera, the use and abuse of images. Directed by Mohammed Soudani Written by Mohammed Soudani, Michael Von Graffenried Cinematography Paul Nicol, Mohammed Soudani Editing Jacopo Quadri Sound Jean-Pierre Fénié, Paolo Logli Music Giovanni Venosta Original Version Arabic/French (French/German subtitles), colour and b/w, 35mm, 90 min. Production Amka Films Productions SA IMTM Film Radiotelevisione Svizzera di Lingua Italiana World Rights Amka Films Productions SA Distribution Switzerland Columbus Film AG World Premiere August 2002

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