The blue men mysteries

Collection title

Collection EPTV

ID

EPT00158

Source

EPTV (DZ)

First broadcast date

07/13/1971

Production year

1971

Abstract

The Targui (plural: tuareg) leads a simple life in the Sahara. Being Tuareg is first of all to identify with a set of traditions, a language and an identity writing that transcend borders. The Tuareg cover their faces with a veil revealing only the eyes; they wear a large "Gandoura" over their clothes, which is usually colored blue indigo, and rubbed off on their skin, hence their name of blue men. Their women are associated with various activities of their community and enjoy a great freedom of speech and management of the family. Music, songs, poetry and tales are fundamental in Tuareg’s life and remain the best guarantors of their identity.

Type

video

Production companies

• EPTV - Own production

Broadcaster

EPTV - 1st national channel

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Society and way of life

Credits / Cast

• Abid Abdelaziz - Director
• Cheriet Lotfi - Journalist

Period of events

• From 500 to 1000

Map locations

• Algeria - South (Sahara) - Ahaggar
• Algeria - South (Sahara) - Tamanrasset

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

26m7

Additional information