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Release Year1999
Runtime0h 34m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorKarin Albou
WritersKarin Albou
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsAïd el kébir
About Aïd el kébir
In the East of Algeria, there is a family preparing for the important Islamic feast Eid-el-Kabir. The father is very sick and his only wish is that his daughter, Hanifa, should get married before he dies. Hanifa decides for her true love regardless the consequences . The movie also shows the difficult times Algeria is going through.
Directed by Karin Albou, Aïd el kébir leans on a strong ensemble — Soria Moufakkir, Smaïl Mekki, Hichem Mesbah — 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 1999.
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