Ramparts of Clay
| Ramparts of Clay | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Jean-Louis Bertuccelli |
| Written by | Jean-Louis Bertuccelli Jean Duvignaud |
| Produced by | Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina |
| Starring | Leila Shenna |
| Cinematography | Andréas Winding |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Ramparts of Clay (
Best Foreign Language Film at the 44th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[1]
The film tells the story of a young woman (played by Shenna), who tries to free herself from the role imposed on her by the village culture. The film explores the exploitation of the rural Tunisian people, although it was filmed in an Algerian village.
Cast
- Leila Shenna as Young Woman
See also
- List of submissions to the 44th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of French submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- Martin, Mick & Porter, Marsha DVD & Video Guide 2006, pg. 923
- ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
External links
- Ramparts of Clay at IMDb
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