Children of the Casbah
Abna El Casbah
“Three brothers. One cause. A free Algeria.”
Synopsis
In a house in the heart of the Casbah of Algiers, a family is torn apart by the weight of war. Three divided brothers, caught up in the contradictions of a country in struggle, gradually unite around a single cause: the liberation of Algeria. Ibna El Casbah is a tense, emotionally-charged behind-closed-doors story that captures the moment when intimacy becomes history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hadj Rahim
- Original Title
- Abna El Casbah
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hadj Rahim
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Hadj Rahim
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What is Children of the Casbah about?
In a house in the heart of the Casbah of Algiers, a family is torn apart by the weight of war. Three divided brothers, caught up in the contradictions of a country in struggle, gradually unite around a single cause: the liberation of Algeria. Ibna El Casbah is a tense, emotionally-charged behind-closed-doors story that captures the moment when intimacy becomes history.
Who directed Children of the Casbah?
Children of the Casbah was directed by Hadj Rahim.
Who stars in Children of the Casbah?
The principal cast of Children of the Casbah includes Nouria Kazdarli, Sid Ali Kouiret, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, Abdelhalim Rais, Arslan Lerari.
When was Children of the Casbah released and how long is it?
Children of the Casbah was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.