El Ghoula (1972)
An adaptation of the satirical play of the same name by comedian Rouïched (Ahmed Ayad). "El-Ghoula" (The Vampire) tells the story of a corrupt official who lives off the peasants of an agricultural cooperative. Instead of solving problems, this official manipulates empty rhetoric and "revolutionary" slogans to galvanize them and encourage them to continue working. Opportunistic, he will transform the fellahs' work into chaotic bureaucratic procedures for his own personal gain.
Director: Mustapha Kateb
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Release Date: January 2, 1972
Cast
Screenplay
- Rouiched (Scenario Writer)
- Allel El Mouhib
Production: Office des Actualités Algériennes (OAA)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
africa, algeria
More Films by Director: Mustapha Kateb
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El Ghoula about?
- An adaptation of the satirical play of the same name by comedian Rouïched (Ahmed Ayad). "El-Ghoula" (The Vampire) tells the story of a corrupt official who lives off the peasants of an agricultural cooperative. Instead of solving problems, this official manipulates empty rhetoric and "revolutionary" slogans to galvanize them and encourage them to continue working. Opportunistic, he will transform the fellahs' work into chaotic bureaucratic procedures for his own personal gain.
- Who directed El Ghoula?
- El Ghoula was directed by Mustapha Kateb.
- Who stars in El Ghoula?
- El Ghoula stars Rouiched, Larbi Zekkal, Allel El Mouhib, Latifa Kazdarli.
- What genre is El Ghoula?
- El Ghoula is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was El Ghoula produced?
- El Ghoula was produced in Algeria.