Marseille, July 14th

Marseille, 14 Juillet

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Marseille erupts in joy as Algeria wins the Africa Cup of Nations. Celebrations, urban tensions and colonial echoes shape a night of pride.

A night of jubilation breaks out in Marseille following Algeria's victory in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. In the centre of Marseille thousands of people gather to celebrate, rekindling a vibrant connection between Algiers and Marseille. Amidst collective joy, urban tensions and historical echoes, this memorable moment transcends a mere sporting triumph to become an expression of national pride and a complex dialogue with colonial history and the myths of the French Republic.

Contains flashing images.


This film will screen as part of the programme Shorts: Spaces Between.

Film details

  • Director(s)
    El Mahdi Lyoubi
  • Country(s)
    France
  • Year
    2025
  • Duration
    9 mins
  • Producer(s)
    El Mahdi Lyoubi
  • Cinematography
    El Mahdi Lyoubi
  • Editing
    El Mahdi Lyoubi
  • Sound
    El Mahdi Lyoubi
  • Language(s)
    French
  • Subtitles
    English Subtitles Throughout
  • Sales Company
    Zineb Kharroubi / La Luna Productions
  • Certification
    Unclassified 18+

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Shorts: Spaces Between + Q&A
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Showroom - Screen 1
Q&A with directors El Mahdi Lyoubi, Zineb Kharroubi, Christopher Radcliff, Layla Tosifi, Wojciech Węglarz. Moderated by Tara Brown.
Shorts: Spaces Between + Q&A
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Showroom - Bertha DocHouse Screen 3
Q&A with El Mahdi Lyoubi, Zineb Kharroubi, Christopher Radcliff, Violeta Mora, Wojciech Węglarz. Moderated by Jamie Allan.

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