One Roof, One Family (1982)
Selim Mechoubine, a young man of 28, is the eldest of a large family. In the cramped accommodation he shares with his parents, brothers and sisters... he occupies the kitchen, the refuge of his dreams and his many fantasies. Selim, the court clerk where divorcing couples parade..., wants to get married. His mother finds him “the rare pearl”. But now, the bride's family demands that the couple have their own home... Selim's misadventure begins; he finds himself confronted with the problems of the housing crisis which forces him to begin a long quest, procedures, requests to find the sine qua non condition for his marriage.
Director: Rabah Laradji
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: February 7, 1982
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Ahmed Malek
Production: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
algeria, arab culture, maghreb, djazair, algerian cinema, berbere culture, algerian society
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Roof, One Family about?
- Selim Mechoubine, a young man of 28, is the eldest of a large family. In the cramped accommodation he shares with his parents, brothers and sisters... he occupies the kitchen, the refuge of his dreams and his many fantasies. Selim, the court clerk where divorcing couples parade..., wants to get married. His mother finds him “the rare pearl”. But now, the bride's family demands that the couple have their own home... Selim's misadventure begins; he finds himself confronted with the problems of the housing crisis which forces him to begin a long quest, procedures, requests to find the sine qua non condition for his marriage.
- Who directed One Roof, One Family?
- One Roof, One Family was directed by Rabah Laradji.
- Who stars in One Roof, One Family?
- One Roof, One Family stars Yahia Benmabrouk, Ahmed Benaissa, Mustapha El Anka, Ouardia Hamtouche, Wahiba Zekkal, Fawzi B. Saichi.
- How long is One Roof, One Family?
- One Roof, One Family has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is One Roof, One Family?
- One Roof, One Family is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was One Roof, One Family produced?
- One Roof, One Family was produced in Algeria.