---
title: "Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/daniel-ali-a-rebellious-schoolteacher-in-colonial-algeria-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1708941
imdb_id: "tt43390129"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 52
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The 2012 film Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria follows the life of Daniel Vérin, a young educator of Algerian descent. Set against the backdrop of 1954, the narrative details his choice to abandon colonial France to support the Algerian insurgency. He joined the FLN and later the ALN, adopting the name Ali while serving as a soldier during the struggle for independence. Following the conclusion of the war in 1962, he became an Algerian citizen. However, the anticipated victory did not provide the resolution he expected. After receiving a scholarship to study in the United States, he attempted to return to his homeland, only to be barred from entry by the Algerian administration. This rejection by the nation he had fought to defend forced him to confront his status as an outsider in the country he considered his own. The film explores the complexities of his identity and his eventual path after being denied access to the land he once served.

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Maurice Ferlet, Georges Vérin
- **Networks / Studios**: La Compagnie des Taxis-Brousse, France Télévisions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Ali Vérin** as *Self*
- **Patty Vérin** as *Self*
- **Hélène Vérin** as *Self*
- **Georges Vérin** as *Self*
- **Khadidja Mahdi** as *Self*
- **Malika Rahal** as *Self*
- **Bénédicte Richard** as *Narrator*
- **Zohra Djazouli** as *Self*
- **Abdallah Mihoubi** as *Self*
- **Djilali Benali** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria?
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### Q: Is Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria worth watching?
Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria holds a community rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria and when was it released?
Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria is a feature film with a runtime of 52 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria?
Daniel Ali, a rebellious schoolteacher in colonial Algeria was directed by Maurice Ferlet, Georges Vérin.

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