Festival panafricain d'Alger is a documentary by William Klein of the music and dance festival held 40 years ago in the streets and in venues all across Algiers. Klein follows the preparations, the rehearsals, the concerts… He blends images of interviews made to writers and advocates of the freedom movements with stock images, thus allowing him to touch on such matters as colonialism, neocolonialism, colonial exploitation, the struggles and battles of the revolutionary movements for Independence.
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The Panafrican Festival in Algiers Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Miriam Makeba
She was 36, 76 years old when she died
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as Herself |
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Archie Shepp
He was 31, now 87 years old
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as Himself |
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Nina Simone
She was 35, 70 years old when she died
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as Herself |
The Panafrican Festival in Algiers Crew
| Name |
Department |
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William Klein as Cinematography. He was 40 (now 96) years old
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Crew |
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William Klein as Director. He was 40 (now 96) years old
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Directing |
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Pierre Lhomme as Cinematography. He was 38 (89) years old when He died
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Crew |
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Sarah Maldoror as Assistant Director. She was 31 (now 86) years old
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Directing |
