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Release Year2004
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes12
DirectorNadir Moknèche
WritersNadir Moknèche
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsViva Algeria
About Viva Algeria
This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...
Directed by Nadir Moknèche, Viva Algeria leans on a strong ensemble — Lubna Azabal, Biyouna, Nadia Kaci — 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 2004.
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