Documentary "The Colonial Screen" screened at the Algiers Cinematheque

The Algiers Cinematheque hosted the screening of the feature documentary "The Colonial Screen," produced by the Ministry of Culture and Arts and directed by Salim Aggar. The 70-minute film examines the deceptive propaganda tactics used by the colonial power from the end of World War II through the Algerian Revolution to improve its image locally and internationally. Using archives from the "Army Cinematographic Service," the director highlights the psychological warfare and media manipulation involved. The film also features testimonies from historians and directors regarding the influence of imagery on public opinion, demonstrating the failure of these manipulative efforts through the reaction of Algerian children who remained unresponsive to the colonial propaganda screenings.