Benjamin Stora
Biography
Subject: Benjamin Stora (Acting/Media context).
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Source [1]: Benjamin Stora, Male, Birthday: December 2, 1950, Place of Birth: Constantine, Algeria. Known for Acting. 23 known credits.
Source [2]: Known as Actor, Writer, Creator, and Technical Advisor. Credits: Le Choix de mon père, 1954, La fin d'un monde, Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté, Savages: The Story of Human Zoos, L'Extrême Droite dans l'Histoire : Du général Boulanger à Jean-Marie Le Pen, Fernand Pouillon.
Source [3]: Additional Crew: Indochine. Known for Indochine (1992), Là-bas... mon pays (2000) and C'était la guerre d'Algérie (2022).
Source [4]: French historian, former professor at Université Paris-XIII. Research on Algerian history/war and Maghreb history.
Source [5]: French historian, expert on North Africa, authority on Algerian history. Born in a Jewish family that left Algeria after the War of Independence in 1962. Holds two PhDs and a Doctorate of the State (1991).
Name: Benjamin Stora.
Birth: December 2, 1950, in Constantine, Algeria.
Professional Roles (Media): Actor, Writer, Creator, Technical Advisor, and Additional Crew.
Media Credits: Indochine (1992), Là-bas... mon pays (2000), C'était la guerre d'Algérie (2022), Le Choix de mon père, 1954, La fin d'un monde, Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté
Career overview
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[1] Benjamin Stora: Known for Acting. 23 known credits. Birthday: December 2, 1950. Birthplace: Constantine, Algeria.
[2] Benjamin Stora: Known as Actor, Writer, Creator, and Technical Advisor. Credits: Le Choix de mon père, 1954, La fin d'un monde, Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté, Savages: The Story of Human Zoos, L'Extrême Droite dans l'Histoire : Du général Boulanger à Jean-Marie Le Pen, Fernand Pouillon.
[3] Benjamin Stora: Additional Crew: Indochine. Known for Indochine (1992), Là-bas... mon pays (2000), and C'était la guerre d'Algérie (2022).
[4] Benjamin Stora: French historian, former professor at Paris-XIII. Research on Algerian history/war and Maghreb history.
[5] Benjamin Stora: French historian, expert on North Africa. Born in a Jewish family that left Algeria after the 1962 War of Independence. Holds two PhDs and a Doctorate of the State (1991).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Benjamin Stora was born on December 2, 1950, in Constantine, Algeria. He is a French historian and former professor at the University Paris-XIII. His academic expertise focuses on the history of Algeria, specifically the Algerian War, as well as the history of the contemporary Maghreb. He holds two PhDs and a Doctorate of the State, which he obtained in 1991. Stora was born into a Jewish family that departed Algeria following the country's War of Independence in 1962.
Paragraph 2: Film and Media Work.
In the film and television industry, Stora is recognized for his work as an actor, writer, creator, and technical advisor. He has 23 known credits. His filmography includes Indochine (1992), Là-bas... mon pays (2000), and C'était la guerre d'Algérie (2022). Other works associated with him include Le Choix de mon père, 1954, La fin d'un monde, Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté, Savages: The Story of Human Zoos, L'Extrême Droite dans l'Histoire : Du général Boulanger à Jean-Marie Le Pen, and Fernand Pouillon. He is also credited as additional crew for the production Indochine.
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Benjamin Stora was born on December 2, 1950, in Constantine, Algeria. He is a French historian and a former professor at the University Paris-XIII. His academic research focuses on the history of Algeria
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Full Filmography
25 titles- Louisette Ighilahriz, My Last Memories (2026)
- Les Corps électriques (2025) as Self
- It Was the War of Algeria (2022) Writer
- Algeria 1943: A Colony Under Vichy Control (2022) as Self
- C ce soir (2021) as Self - Guest
- Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté (2021) as Self
- Rembob'Ina (2018) as Self (historien)
- Maurice Audin, a story of mathematicians (2018) as Self
- Savages: The Story of Human Zoos (2018) as Self - Historian
- Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée (2017) as Self
- Algiers, the Mecca of Revolutionaries (1962-1974) (2016) Technical Advisor
- Emilie Busquant, an Algerian passion (2015) as Self
- 1954, La fin d'un monde (2014) as Self
- 1954, La fin d'un monde (2014) Writer
- Guerre d'algérie, la déchirure (2012) Writer
- Guerre d'algérie, la déchirure (2012) Creator
- François Mitterrand et la guerre d'Algérie (2010) Writer
- C à vous (2009) as Self - Guest
- C Politique (2009) as Self - Guest
- Il était une fois... « Les aventures de Rabbi Jacob » (2009) as Self
- Le Choix de mon père (2008) as Self
- Remembering History (2004) as Self
- Un film et son époque (2003) as Self
- L'Extrême Droite dans l'Histoire : Du général Boulanger à Jean-Marie Le Pen (2002) as Himself
- Farida, Rachid, Zinedine et les autres (1999) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Benjamin Stora best known for?
Benjamin Stora is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rembob'Ina (2018), Algiers, the Mecca of Revolutionaries (1962-1974) (2016), C à vous (2009), C Politique (2009).
When and where was Benjamin Stora born?
Benjamin Stora was born on December 2, 1950 in Constantine, Algeria.
How many credits does Benjamin Stora have?
Benjamin Stora has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
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Subject: Benjamin Stora (Acting/Media context). Role: Television and film archivist. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Length: 90-130 words. Goal: Factual identity profile. Source [1]: Benjamin ...
Benjamin Stora by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- C à vous (2009) as Self - Guest — aged about 58
- C Politique (2009) as Self - Guest — aged about 58
- Rembob'Ina (2018) as Self (historien) — aged about 67
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