Young Omar travels to Algiers to discover his family origins. During the crossing, his passport is lost, and he finds himself like an Unidentified Arab (ANI) – tossed about on the Mediterranean. The film humorously questions identity and the sense of belonging. Abbaye royale de St Denis explores all facets of the Parisian Gothic Basilica, which features a cathedral and a necropolis – the latter containing the tombs of French kings who ruled from the 10th to 19th centuries. Le passager du Tassili (UK Premiere of restoration) France-Algeria. 1986. Director Sarah Maldoror. With Smain, Lounes Tadjairt, Anne Caudry, Maurice Chevit. 88min. Digital (Restored with the support of INA). With English subtitles Abbaye royale de St. Denis France. 1977. Director Sarah Maldoror. 7min. Video. With English subtitles Screen: NFT3. Screening details: Special screening available; English language subtitles; Intro by Professor Arthur Asseraf, University of Cambridge.
