''Ramparts of Clay'' (french: Remparts d'argile), is a 1971 French
drama film directed by
Jean-Louis Bertuccelli. The film stars
Leila Shenna, as well as the villagers of the
Algerian village of Tehouda. The film was selected as the French entry for the
Best Foreign Language Film at the
44th Academy Awards
The 44th Academy Awards were presented April 10, 1972, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The ceremonies were presided over by Helen Hayes, Alan King, Sammy Davis Jr., and Jack Lemmon. One of the highlights of the evening was the ...
, but was not accepted as a nominee.
[Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]
The film tells the story of a young woman (played by Shenna), who tries to free herself from the role imposed on her by the village culture. The film explores the exploitation of the rural
Tunisian people, although it was filmed in an Algerian village.
Cast
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Leila Shenna as Young Woman
See also
*
List of submissions to the 44th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
*
List of French submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
*Martin, Mick & Porter, Marsha ''DVD & Video Guide 2006'', pg. 923
External links
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1971 films
French docudrama films
1970s French-language films
1971 drama films
Films directed by Jean-Louis Bertuccelli
1970s French films
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