jamila Bouhired

An award-winning historical documentary telling the story of Algerian freedom fighter Djamila Bouhired and her struggle against French colonial occupation during the Algerian Revolution. The film follows her journey from armed resistance and political activism to arrest, imprisonment, torture, and an internationally debated trial marked by injustice and political pressure. Through cinematic storytelling and emotionally driven narrative structure, the documentary highlights themes of resistance, sacrifice, freedom, and national identity while portraying the enduring legacy of one of the Arab world’s most iconic revolutionary figures.

[Client]

Al Jazeera 360

[Year]

2025

[Services]

Senior Video Editor

[Awards]

Best Documentary Film — London Independent Film Awards
Two Awards — South Academy of Arts and Cinema Festival

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