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Original title: Les Portes du soleil : Algérie pour toujours
2015 Movie Algeria Action 92 min Ages 12+
By: Jean-Marc Minéo With: Zakaria Ramdane, Smaïn, Ahmed Benaissa, Lorie Pester, Amine Mentseur

A supporter of the OAS, the French paramilitary organization that sought to keep Algeria under French rule instead of allowing for its independence, sets up base in Oran with plans to acquire all the necessary resources needed for an armed and dangerous strike against the country and its people. But the group has to get through a secret agent, who happens to be a martial arts specialist, who will do whatever it takes to defend Algeria, as well as destroy this scheming organization.

Filmium rating
33%

Mood

Patriotic
Serious
Tense
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Jean-Marc Minéo
Zakaria Ramdane
Lorie Pester
Amine Mentseur
Sofia Nouacer Kouninef
Smaïn
Ahmed Benaissa
Patrice Quarteron

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Action Choreography
Dynamic Camera
Dynamic Cinematography
Realistic Lighting
Vivid Imagery

Narrative Structure

Linear

Pace

Engaging
Fast-Paced
Intense

Runtime

90 Minutes

Soundtrack

Action Music
Original Score

Style

Action
Action-Packed
Cinematic
Dynamic
Visual Storytelling

Time-Period

2010S
Modern

Central Conflict

Destroying Paramilitary
Preventing Attacks

Characters

Informant
Secret Agent
Terrorist Leader

Ending

Climactic Confrontation
Victory

Historical Context

2010S Terrorism
Post-Independence

Key Plot Points

Assassination
Counter-Terrorism
Infiltration

Plot

Anti-Terrorism
Espionage
Infiltration
Political Conflict
Terrorism
Undercover Agent

Setting

Algeria
Historical Context
Urban Environments
Urban Landscape

Shooting Location

Algeria

Theme

Anti-Terrorism
Betrayal
Conflict
Independence
National Security
Patriotism

Genre

Action
Political Drama
Thriller

Audiences

Action Enthusiasts
Action Fans
Adults
History Buffs
Patriotic Viewers

Titles

Gates Of The Sun
Les Portes du soleil : Algérie pour toujours

Reception

Audience Interest
Cultural Significance
Limited Reception

Production Countries

Algeria

Release Year

2015
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