Heliopolis
"Story inspired by real facts"
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Heliopolis is a drama/history film. directed by Djaffar Gacem.
Starring Aziz Boukrouni, Mehdi Ramdani, and Souhila Mallem
Synopsis
In the city of Guelma, which was once called Heliopolis in ancient times, the daily life of an Algerian family takes its usual course. But on May 8, 1945, the day the end of World War II was announced, demonstrations by the Algerian people against the French colonial power and for the country's independence took place, which were bloodily suppressed by the French army and French settler militias. The event went down in history as the Sétif and Guelma massacre.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Algeria
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel
- Prod’Art Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heliopolis about?
In the city of Guelma, which was once called Heliopolis in ancient times, the daily life of an Algerian family takes its usual course. But on May 8, 1945, the day the end of World War II was announ...
Who directed Heliopolis?
Heliopolis was directed by Djaffar Gacem.
How long is Heliopolis?
Heliopolis has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Heliopolis released?
Heliopolis was released on May 20, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heliopolis?
The main cast of Heliopolis includes Aziz Boukrouni, Mehdi Ramdani, Souhila Mallem, Alexis Rangheard, Mourad Oudjit.