Memories of an Unborn Sun
Every year, thousands of Chinese emigrants go to work on building sites in Algeria, living on isolated bases in the desert. Some die there, without ever being repatriated. Based on eyewitness accounts, hearsay and fake news, Marcel Mrejen constructs a parable with dystopian overtones exploring the relentless (neo)colonial exploitation of the Algerian territory.
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Memories of an Unborn Sun
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Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 14, 2024
Runtime
0h 16m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
Memories of an Unborn Sun
Production Companies
FIEF Productions
Director
Marcel Mrejen
Description
Every year, thousands of Chinese emigrants go to work on building sites in Algeria, living on isolated bases in the desert. Some die there, without ever being repatriated. Based on eyewitness accounts, hearsay and fake news, Marcel Mrejen constructs a parable with dystopian overtones exploring the relentless (neo)colonial exploitation of the Algerian territory.
