Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion

Plot Summary

Emilie Busquant, a woman with an exceptional destiny, was born on March 3, 1901, in Neuves-Maisons, Lorraine. In 1923, she moved to Paris to find work and met Messali Hadj, who had also come seeking employment. A beautiful love story began; she fell in love with both a man and a cause: the independence of Algeria. Together, in 1926, they founded the first Algerian independence party, the North African Star (Étoile Nord-Africaine). She would support the Algerian people's struggle throughout her life.

Top Cast

Émilie Busquant Self (archive footage)

Messali Hadj Self (archive footage)

Djanina Messali-Benkelfat Self

Mohammed Harbi Self

Alain Ruscio Self