Harragas
حراقى
Synopsis
Set in the northern Algerian port city of Mostaganem. The title refers to the hordes of refugees, the 'Harragas', who smuggle themselves out of the country via any means possible. Here we meet one such group, Rachid, Nasser and Imene who pay a smuggler, Hassan, to take them to Spain in his rickety boat. Along with a group of African and Arab migrants, they are risking all they have to cross the stormy Straits.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Merzak Allouache
- Screenplay & Story
- Merzak Allouache
- Original Score
- David Hadjadj
- Original Title
- حراقى
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Librisfilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Merzak Allouache
Merzak Allouache
David Hadjadj
Philippe Guilbert
Sylvie Gadmer
Véronique Rofé
Department Leadership Roster
Merzak Allouache
Director
Merzak Allouache
Writer
Véronique Rofé
Producer
David Hadjadj
Original Music Composer
Philippe Guilbert
Director of Photography
Sylvie Gadmer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harragas
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What is Harragas about?
Set in the northern Algerian port city of Mostaganem. The title refers to the hordes of refugees, the 'Harragas', who smuggle themselves out of the country via any means possible. Here we meet one such group, Rachid, Nasser and Imene who pay a smuggler, Hassan, to take them to Spain in his rickety boat. Along with a group of African and Arab migrants, they are risking all they have to cross the stormy Straits.
Who directed Harragas?
Harragas was directed by Merzak Allouache.
Who stars in Harragas?
The principal cast of Harragas includes Lamia Boussekine, Nabil Asli, Samir Elhakim, Mohamed Terekkat, Okacha Touita.
When was Harragas released and how long is it?
Harragas was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Harragas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harragas was composed by David Hadjadj.