Zahzah explores tensions in Fanon's work, portraying the segregation of patients in the psychiatric institution, which he aimed to revolutionize through humane treatment.
The film depicts Fanon’s radical transformations in the treatment of Indigenous patients, emphasizing the intertwined relationship between imperialist violence and psychological trauma.
Despite stylistic monotony, the narrative effectively examines the link between occupation and mental illness, positioning imperialism as the core illness in colonized regions.
Although the film does not delve deeply into Fanon's political activities, it presents an insightful study of his influence on psychiatric practices in colonial Algeria.
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