As the fifth anniversary of Hirak approaches, the pro-democracy movement that took over the streets of Algeria in February 2019, La Converse publishes an audio documentary that looks back on this key moment in the country's history through the experience of Lazhar Zouaïmia. This Canadian of Algerian origin was imprisoned on February 19, 2022, after a stay in his country of origin, for his online activities.
Narration, ideation and co-production:
Sarah Boummeda
Co-Directing and Editing:
Julien Forest
Illustration: Maylee Keo