The film relates the career of Colonel Lotfi, whose real name is Benali Boudghene, since his beginnings as an activist in Tlemcen where, with his classmates from high school, he posted the call of 1 November 1954, addressed by National Liberation Front (FLN) to the Algerian people.

In 1895, young journalist Albertine Auclair arrives in the Kabylie during a family visit. The beauty of the region seduces her but she soon learns of the struggles of the native Algerians. She hears in particular about Arezki El Bachir, who was recently sentenced to death by the colonial justice system, and decides to find out more about this extraordinary man.

L'Aile Noire" is a gripping Algerian drama set during the Algerian War of Independence. Directed by Ahmed Rachedi, the film delves into the lives of Algerian resistance fighters as they struggle against French colonial forces in their quest for freedom. The story portrays the bravery, sacrifices, and inner conflicts of those involved in the fight for Algeria's independence. Through the experiences of its characters, "L'Aile Noire" sheds light on the human side of a pivotal historical event, offering a powerful narrative that captures the essence of patriotism and resistance.