Moissons d'acier is a 1983 Algerian film directed by Ghaouti Bendedouche.
The film depicts the aftermath of war in a mined border village, where the population struggles to rebuild their lives despite the constant threat of explosives.
Synopsis Years after independence, the war continues to claim victims in Soulima, a border village completely surrounded by mines. Despite deaths and fear, the inhabitants remain deeply attached to their land. At the heart of the story is Zohra, a central figure of the community, and the way the threat of the “moissons d'acier” (steel harvests — mines) shapes the villagers’ daily lives.
Technical details Director: Ghaouti Bendedouche Screenplay: Mourad Bourboune Country: Algeria Year: 1983 Runtime: 95 minutes (some sources indicate 95'; others list 60 minutes — see notes)
Cast Sid Ahmed Agoumi Ziani Chérif Ayad Zohra Bent Youcef Hassan El-Hassani Larbi Zekkal Amar Ouadda
Awards and recognition According to several online sources, Moissons d'acier received the First Prize (Golden Sword) at the Damascus Film Festival in 1983.
See also List of Algerian films Algerian War
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