One Roof, One Family
سقف و عائلة (Saqat Wa'Aila)
Synopsis
Selim Mechoubine, a young man of 28, is the eldest of a large family. In the cramped accommodation he shares with his parents, brothers and sisters... he occupies the kitchen, the refuge of his dreams and his many fantasies. Selim, the court clerk where divorcing couples parade..., wants to get married. His mother finds him “the rare pearl”. But now, the bride's family demands that the couple have their own home... Selim's misadventure begins; he finds himself confronted with the problems of the housing crisis which forces him to begin a long quest, procedures, requests to find the sine qua non condition for his marriage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rabah Laradji
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachid Benallal
- Original Score
- Ahmed Malek
- Original Title
- سقف و عائلة (Saqat Wa'Aila)
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rabah Laradji
Rachid Benallal
Ahmed Malek
Department Leadership Roster
Rabah Laradji
Director
Rachid Benallal
Writer
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What is One Roof, One Family about?
Selim Mechoubine, a young man of 28, is the eldest of a large family. In the cramped accommodation he shares with his parents, brothers and sisters... he occupies the kitchen, the refuge of his dreams and his many fantasies. Selim, the court clerk where divorcing couples parade..., wants to get married. His mother finds him “the rare pearl”. But now, the bride's family demands that the couple have their own home... Selim's misadventure begins; he finds himself confronted with the problems of the housing crisis which forces him to begin a long quest, procedures, requests to find the sine qua non condition for his marriage.
Who directed One Roof, One Family?
One Roof, One Family was directed by Rabah Laradji.
Who stars in One Roof, One Family?
The principal cast of One Roof, One Family includes Yahia Benmabrouk, Ahmed Benaissa, Mustapha El Anka, Ouardia Hamtouche, Wahiba Zekkal.
When was One Roof, One Family released and how long is it?
One Roof, One Family was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for One Roof, One Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Roof, One Family was composed by Ahmed Malek.