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Algeria’s National Organization of Mujahedeen (liberation war veterans) as well as the ministry that holds the same name acknowledged the participation of 10,949 women in the Algerian war of independence. The documentary “10949 Women” by Algerian filmmaker Nassima Guessoum is based on an interview with the late Algerian freedom fighter Nassima Hablal, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 85.
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00:06It's in front of you? Yes, a little bit.
00:11What age did you have? 33.
00:19I would have to be a singer.
00:21Sometimes in life, instead of doing politics, I would be a big singer.
00:30And I would sing other songs than Warda.
00:33Political songs.
00:43I was a revolutionary.
00:45And the revolution, it happened before.
00:48I didn't think about my life, about my wife.
00:51No, I didn't think about my marriage.
00:53I did the revolution.
00:56I wanted independence.
00:57I wanted to have independence.
00:59It was all that interested me.
01:01The parents called the passionaria.
01:03She had a very strong determination in her commitment.
01:07But she kept a free spirit.
01:10It wasn't just that.
01:12And if there are photos that you want to do,
01:15will you come back?
01:17Yes.
01:18Will you come back to me?
01:19Yes.
01:19Well, what's after?
01:21I believe.
01:21Do you know what I want to join?
01:21Hello.
01:21Hello.
01:22Hello.
01:25My name is family.

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