Using found footage, “Resistance” shows the violence women in the Algerian War endured and how they persevered to be freed from the colonization of France. We are telling the stories of Zohra Drif, Jamila Boupacha and Jamila Bouhired, three women freedom fighters during the war.
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The creation of Resistance started with Rowan who learned about the Algerian War of Independence in her courses at university where she enamored with the lives of the women fought during the war. She made smaller, basic films about the women in the war but it needed some work. Later on, she met Sydney who is passionate about women’s rights and together they created this documentary. This documentary showcases only three of the influential women who fought during the war. There are so many others whose stories are not known. Rowan’s goal is to go to Algeria and interview these women so that their stories of bravery and strength can be remembered for generations to come and for other young women to be inspired by their lives.
“It is up to you all to draw your future and shape your dreams. Do not let them ruin your noble fights. Do not let them steal your triumph.” – Jamila Bouhired.