El Manara
Synopsis
Three young friends—a girl (Asma) and two boys (Fawzi and Ramdane)—bound by a loving friendship, lead a carefree life. The riots of October 1988, the repression, the democratic explosion, and the Islamist drift that followed turn their lives upside down. Fawzi, a journalist involved in the independent press movement, and Ramdane, a doctor sensitive to the concerns of ordinary people, drift apart, separate, and find themselves caught up in a confrontation that is beyond their control. Asma tries in vain to prevent the trio from breaking up... But none of the three emerges unscathed...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Belkacem Hadjadj
- Screenplay & Story
- Salim Aïssa
- Original Title
- El Manara
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Machaho Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Belkacem Hadjadj
Salim Aïssa
Department Leadership Roster
Belkacem Hadjadj
Director
Salim Aïssa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Manara
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What is El Manara about?
Three young friends—a girl (Asma) and two boys (Fawzi and Ramdane)—bound by a loving friendship, lead a carefree life. The riots of October 1988, the repression, the democratic explosion, and the Islamist drift that followed turn their lives upside down. Fawzi, a journalist involved in the independent press movement, and Ramdane, a doctor sensitive to the concerns of ordinary people, drift apart, separate, and find themselves caught up in a confrontation that is beyond their control. Asma tries in vain to prevent the trio from breaking up... But none of the three emerges unscathed...
Who directed El Manara?
El Manara was directed by Belkacem Hadjadj.
Who stars in El Manara?
The principal cast of El Manara includes Khaled Benaissa, Sofia Nouacer Kouninef, Samia Meziane, Hichem Mesbah, Tarek Hadj Abdelhafid.
When was El Manara released and how long is it?
El Manara was released in 2004 with a total runtime of Unknown.