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Release Year1982
Runtime2h 05m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
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DirectorJean-Pierre Lledo
WritersJean-Pierre Lledo
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Empire of Dreams
About The Empire of Dreams
A stubborn director who wants to rediscover the Algiers of his childhood comes up against the “Hollywood” fantasies of his characters, non-professionals all hoping to be able to become “someone else”, at least for the duration of a film… Mise en abyme for a journey into megalomania…
Directed by Jean-Pierre Lledo, The Empire of Dreams leans on a strong ensemble — Sid Ali Kouiret, Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari, Brahim Hadjadj — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1982.
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