Fadila
Synopsis
Fadila is a short film shot in the Casbah of Algiers during the Algerian War by a young French army conscript with the young Fadila Tizraoui and Djamel Bendeddouche who would become filmmakers after independence. The film depicts the friendship of two children in the streets of the Casbah and their encounter one day in December with Santa Claus... Fadila won the Grand Prix du Cinéma at the 1959 Children's Fair, was awarded a prize by the National Center for Cinematography (CNC) and was successfully exported.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Mischkind
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Mischkind
- Original Score
- Alain Romans
- Original Title
- Fadila
- Country of Origin
- France, Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Mischkind
Francis Mischkind
Alain Romans
Marcel Teulade
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Mischkind
Director
Francis Mischkind
Writer
Marcel Teulade
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fadila.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fadila
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fadila about?
Fadila is a short film shot in the Casbah of Algiers during the Algerian War by a young French army conscript with the young Fadila Tizraoui and Djamel Bendeddouche who would become filmmakers after independence. The film depicts the friendship of two children in the streets of the Casbah and their encounter one day in December with Santa Claus... Fadila won the Grand Prix du Cinéma at the 1959 Children's Fair, was awarded a prize by the National Center for Cinematography (CNC) and was successfully exported.
Who directed Fadila?
Fadila was directed by Francis Mischkind.
Who stars in Fadila?
The principal cast of Fadila includes Djamel Bendeddouche, Fadila Tizraoui, Mohamed Braccah, Mohamed Aliouane, Francis Mischkind.
When was Fadila released and how long is it?
Fadila was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Fadila?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fadila was composed by Alain Romans.