Ali in Wonderland (1980)
In the 1980s, barely 18 years after Algeria's independence, Algerian immigration to France massively fueled the construction industry, responding to a demand for hard, undervalued labor. Behind the idea of "selective immigration," these men were recruited primarily for their bras and their knock-kneed hands, shaped by construction sites. Invisible yet essential, they built roads, buildings, and infrastructure, often at the cost of precarious conditions. Ali, an Algerian crane operator in France, philosophically accepts the harassment faced by immigrants like himself on construction sites and in daily life. He hopes to escape his situation with the money he wins in the lottery, and from the top of his crane, he allows himself to dream, observing the world through binoculars. One day, the jackpot falls...
Cast
- Djelloul Beghoura - Ali
- Saïd Hilmi - Salah
- Ahmed Snoussi - Ahmed
- Mustapha El Anka
- Corinne Brodbeck - Thérèse
- Albert Delpy - Jean-Christophe
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ali in Wonderland about?
- In the 1980s, barely 18 years after Algeria's independence, Algerian immigration to France massively fueled the construction industry, responding to a demand for hard, undervalued labor. Behind the idea of "selective immigration," these men were recruited primarily for their bras and their knock-kneed hands, shaped by construction sites. Invisible yet essential, they built roads, buildings, and infrastructure, often at the cost of precarious conditions. Ali, an Algerian crane operator in France, philosophically accepts the harassment faced by immigrants like himself on construction sites and in daily life. He hopes to escape his situation with the money he wins in the lottery, and from the top of his crane, he allows himself to dream, observing the world through binoculars. One day, the jackpot falls...
- Who directed Ali in Wonderland?
- Ali in Wonderland was directed by Ahmed Rachedi.
- Who stars in Ali in Wonderland?
- Ali in Wonderland stars Djelloul Beghoura, Saïd Hilmi, Ahmed Snoussi, Mustapha El Anka, Corinne Brodbeck, Albert Delpy.
- How long is Ali in Wonderland?
- Ali in Wonderland has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Ali in Wonderland?
- Ali in Wonderland is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Ali in Wonderland produced?
- Ali in Wonderland was produced in Algeria.