Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, renowned for being the first Arab and African director to receive the Palme d'Or, has died at the age of 91 in Algiers. He gained international acclaim in 1975 for his film 'Chronicle of the Years of Fire,' which explores Algeria's tumultuous path to independence through its people and their struggles against French colonial rule. Born to humble beginnings, Hamina's journey into filmmaking bloomed after he joined the Algerian resistance during the war, escaping his conscription in the French army. His contributions to cinema, particularly in depicting Algerian history, remain impactful.
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, the first Arab and African director to win the coveted Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival, has died aged 91, his family said Friday.
His 1975 film "Chronicle of the Years of Fire" is a historical drama about the struggle for Algeria's independence, capturing a nation's story through its people.
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