Viva Algeria (2004)
This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...
Director: Nadir Moknèche
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: April 7, 2004
Cast
- Lubna Azabal - Goucem
- Biyouna - Papicha
- Nadia Kaci - Fifi
- Jalil Naciri - Samir
- Abbes Zahmani - Chouchou
- Florence Giorgetti - La voyante
- Lounès Tazairt - Docteur Aniss Sassi
- Akim Isker - Yacine Sassi
- Fawzi B. Saichi - Le Planton du cadastre
- Serge Avédikian - Monsieur Fares
Screenplay
Music: Pierre Bastaroli
Cinematography: Jean-Claude Larrieu
Editing: Ludo Troch
Country: Algeria, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
female friendship, terrorism, algiers, algeria
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Viva Algeria about?
- This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...
- Who directed Viva Algeria?
- Viva Algeria was directed by Nadir Moknèche.
- Who stars in Viva Algeria?
- Viva Algeria stars Lubna Azabal, Biyouna, Nadia Kaci, Jalil Naciri, Abbes Zahmani, Florence Giorgetti.
- How long is Viva Algeria?
- Viva Algeria has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Viva Algeria?
- Viva Algeria is a Drama film.
- Where was Viva Algeria produced?
- Viva Algeria was produced in Algeria, France.