The Blessed (2017)

The Blessed (2017) poster

Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on their way, their share their views on Algeria: Amal talks about lost illusions and Samir about the necessity to cope with them. At the same time, their son Fahim and his friends Feriel and Reda are wandering about in a hostile Algiers about to steal their youth.

Director: Sofia Djama
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Pierre Aïm
Editing: Sophie Brunet
Production: Artémis Productions, Liaison Cinématographique
Country: Algeria, Belgium, France, Qatar
Language: Français, العربية
Original Language: fr

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

bourgeoisie, family, algerian war (1954-62)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blessed about?
Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on their way, their share their views on Algeria: Amal talks about lost illusions and Samir about the necessity to cope with them. At the same time, their son Fahim and his friends Feriel and Reda are wandering about in a hostile Algiers about to steal their youth.
Who directed The Blessed?
The Blessed was directed by Sofia Djama.
Who stars in The Blessed?
The Blessed stars Sami Bouajila, Nadia Kaci, Amine Lansari, Lyna Khoudri, Adam Bessa, Faouzi Bensaïdi.
How long is The Blessed?
The Blessed has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Blessed?
The Blessed is a Drama film.
Where was The Blessed produced?
The Blessed was produced in Algeria, Belgium, France, Qatar.
What are the themes of The Blessed?
The themes of The Blessed include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.