Jacques Charby (13 June 1929 – 1 January 2006) was a French actor, director, writer, and outspoken activist during against colonialism during the Algerian War. A member of the Réseau Jeanson or Jeanson network, he cooperated with Algeria's National Liberation Front in the fight for Algerian independence. He also wrote the first feature-length film chronicling Algerian Independence, entitled So Young a Peace, which was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival.[1]

Jacques Charby
Born(1929-06-13)13 June 1929
Died1 January 2006(2006-01-01) (aged 76)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Actor, director, writer
Years active1956-2000

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Charby was born Jacques Charbit in Paris.

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  1. ^ "4th Moscow International Film Festival (1965)". MIFF. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.

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