Patrol in the East (1971)

Release Date: 1971-01-02
Runtime: 1h 55min
Production Company: O.N.C.I.C.
Production Country: Algeria
Director: Amar Laskri

The film traces the story of a patrol of the Algerian National Liberation Army (ALN), whose mission is to transport a prisoner French soldier to the Tunisian border. Through the march of this group of guerrillas we witness the spirit of sacrifice and combativeness of these men from the people. The patrol will be decimated, but a young peasant will take over and complete the mission.