Isabelle Eberhardt
Genres
Overview
The true story of explorer, journalist and writer Isabelle Eberhardt, originally from Switzerland. She moved to Annaba in Algeria in 1897 with her mother, who preferred to live in the Algerian neighborhoods rather than the European neighborhoods that she hated, and converted to Islam. Her lifestyle shocked the French colonialists: she dressed like a man, frequented cafes and smoke shops. Fascinated by the desert, she traveled the Sahara under the identity of Si Mahmoud, she published articles and books on the world she discovered in southern Algeria, strongly criticizing the colonial authorities. Arriving in El Oued, the soldiers prevent him from continuing his journey. She disobeys and overhears officers shooting Arab prisoners. Arrested, she was accused of espionage and was expelled from Algeria. She married Slimane, a Muslim non-commissioned officer in 1901. Having become French through this marriage, she could now reside in Algeria.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
113 min
Release Date
1991-11-21
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.7
Mathilda May
Isabelle Eberhardt
Tchéky Karyo
Slimene
Peter O'Toole
Maj. Lyautey
Foued Nassah
Lachmi
Richard Moir
Lt. Comte
Mouss Zouheyri
Nefez
Mohamed Ben Smail
Hussein
Clément Harari
Arthur Dignam
Françoise Brion
Lyèce Boukhitine
Sayed
Noureddine Bousselmi
Spahi #1
Salem Houssine
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