(Un)Lucky (2009)
Director Fatma-Zohra Zamoum plays herself in this highly original and intriguing debut, interweaving a documentary-style account of her return to Algeria to shoot her film, employing members of her family along the way, with three mysterious, artfully-shot, fictional narratives. Alia, a photographer, is attempting to journey from Tunis to Constantine to see her sick father; Cherif, an aging writer, is grappling with the discovery of his own death via an announcement in the newspaper; their paths cross through Farid, the taxi driver, who guides them through a fraught Algerian landscape. Zamoun's stylish film heralds a significant new talent in Algerian cinema
Director: Fatma Zohra Zamoum
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: December 12, 2009
Screenplay
Country: Algeria
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is (Un)Lucky about?
- Director Fatma-Zohra Zamoum plays herself in this highly original and intriguing debut, interweaving a documentary-style account of her return to Algeria to shoot her film, employing members of her family along the way, with three mysterious, artfully-shot, fictional narratives. Alia, a photographer, is attempting to journey from Tunis to Constantine to see her sick father; Cherif, an aging writer, is grappling with the discovery of his own death via an announcement in the newspaper; their paths cross through Farid, the taxi driver, who guides them through a fraught Algerian landscape. Zamoun's stylish film heralds a significant new talent in Algerian cinema
- Who directed (Un)Lucky?
- (Un)Lucky was directed by Fatma Zohra Zamoum.
- How long is (Un)Lucky?
- (Un)Lucky has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is (Un)Lucky?
- (Un)Lucky is a Drama film.
- Where was (Un)Lucky produced?
- (Un)Lucky was produced in Algeria.