Their ailing president was propped up by a ruling elite, widely seen as corrupt. For almost five months, the algerian people have been demanding change. Until now, the demonstrations have been peaceful, with the army acting as referee between the people and the regime. But now it has to decide which side to back. For the first time, this film tells the full story of algerias protest movement, with exclusive footage of the demonstrations and the voices of people calling for change. Anes tina is one of algerias most daring screenwriters. Known for his outspoken critique of algerian society, his Award Winning sitcoms are a hit with the countrys youth. In 2014, he used his own Youtube Channel to speak directly to his fans. Three years later, he went on to savage the nations ruling elite in his video im angry. Within months, it had over 14 million views and anes tina was banned from appearing on algerian state media. Anes tina became a symbol of the nations disenfranchised youth, fed up wit
You are up to date on the headlines. Now on bbc news its time for algeria a revolution of smiles. In february this year, millions of algerians took to the streets. Their 82 year old president was rumoured to be considering a fifth term of office. Their ailing president was propped up by a ruling elite, widely seen as corrupt. For almost five months, the algerian people have been demanding change. Until now, the demonstrations have been peaceful, with the army acting as referee between the people and the regime. But now it has to decide which side to back. For the first time, this film tells the full story of algerias protest movement, with exclusive footage of the demonstrations and the voices of people calling for change. Anes tina is one of algerias most daring screenwriters. Known for his outspoken critique of algerian society, his Award Winning sitcoms are a hit with the countrys youth. In 2014, he used his own Youtube Channel to speak directly to his fans. Three years later, he we
And now on the bbc news channel, a look at how algerians are trying to rewrite the history of revolutions in the arabic speaking world, in algeria revolution of smiles. In february this year, millions of algerians took to the streets. Their 82 year old president was rumoured to be considering a fifth term of office. Their ailing president was propped up by a ruling elite, widely seen as corrupt. For almost five months, the algerian people have been demanding change. Until now, the demonstrations have been peaceful, with the army acting as referee between the people and the regime. But now it has to decide which side to back. For the first time, this film tells the full story of algerias protest movement, with exclusive footage of the demonstrations and the voices of people calling for change. Anes tina is one of algerias most daring screenwriters. Known for his outspoken critique of algerian society, his Award Winning sitcoms are a hit with the countrys youth. In 2014, he used his own