

Ramparts of Clay
In a village on the edge of the Sahara, Rima, a 19-year-old orphan, dreams of learning, of discovering, of living free while the men of the salt mine go on strike. The authorities react by sending the army, Rima decides to help the strikers by trapping the soldiers. Co-produced with the Office des Actualités Algériens and shot in the region of Téhouda, 50 kilometers from Biskra, this Franco-Algerian film is fully part of the cinematographic heritage of both shores of the Mediterranean. Bertuccelli adopts the technique of cinema verite, with non-professional actors from the village itself, giving the film a striking documentary texture and a rare force of authenticity. Carried by the moving interpretation of Leila Shenna in the role of Rima, the actor Krikèche and lulled by the music of Taos Amrouche, the film questions female emancipation, social resistance and the relationship with the territory.
TMDB
7.1/10
10 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- Arabic
- algeria
- french colonialism
- lower class
- djazair
- algerian sahara
- poor workers
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalPGNew York City, New York7 Feb 1971
United KingdomGB
- TheatricalLondon16 May 1974
BelgiumBE
- TheatricalBrussels21 Nov 1974
FranceFR
- PremiereCannes Film Festival1 May 1970
- Theatrical1211 Nov 1970
GermanyDE
- PremiereBerlin International Film Festival1 Jun 1971
- TVWest Germany5 Oct 1971
- PremiereBerlin International Film Festival28 Feb 2020
Frequently asked questions
- When was Ramparts of Clay released?
- Ramparts of Clay was released on 11 November 1970.
- Where can I watch Ramparts of Clay online?
- Ramparts of Clay is available on Molotov TV in FR. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Ramparts of Clay?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Ramparts of Clay is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Ramparts of Clay?
- Ramparts of Clay holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 10 votes.
- Who directed Ramparts of Clay?
- Ramparts of Clay (1970) was directed by Jean-Louis Bertuccelli.
- How long is Ramparts of Clay?
- Ramparts of Clay runs for 1h 25m.














