The foreign land
Farida is back in her father’s native Algeria for the first me since she was a child. She discovers her grandmother’s house in the middle of the countryside. When the night comes, her sleep is disturbed by an intruder, a strange creature which has been haunting the family for many years.
Director: Naël Zaiti--Ruelle
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 19 min
Cast
- Souad Arsane - Farida
- Malika Radjef - Grandmother
- Maxime Le Gac-Olanié - The creature
- Fatima Aibout - The creature (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Aniss Belkadi
Cinematography: Nicolas Pradeau
Editing: Amaïllia Bordet
Production: PRISM studio de cinéma
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent
Keywords
identity, spirituality, family, algeria
More Films by Director: Naël Zaiti--Ruelle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The foreign land about?
- Farida is back in her father’s native Algeria for the first me since she was a child. She discovers her grandmother’s house in the middle of the countryside. When the night comes, her sleep is disturbed by an intruder, a strange creature which has been haunting the family for many years.
- Who directed The foreign land?
- The foreign land was directed by Naël Zaiti--Ruelle.
- Who stars in The foreign land?
- The foreign land stars Souad Arsane, Malika Radjef, Maxime Le Gac-Olanié, Fatima Aibout.
- How long is The foreign land?
- The foreign land has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is The foreign land?
- The foreign land is a Drama, Family, Fantasy film.
- What are the themes of The foreign land?
- The themes of The foreign land include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent.