Viva Algeria
Viva Laldjérie
Synopsis
This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...
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Lubna Azabal
Goucem
Biyouna
Papicha
Nadia Kaci
Fifi
Jalil Naciri
Samir
Abbes Zahmani
Chouchou
Florence Giorgetti
La voyante
Lounès Tazairt
Docteur Aniss Sassi
Akim Isker
Yacine Sassi
Fawzi B. Saichi
Le Planton du cadastre
Serge Avédikian
Monsieur Fares
Hafsa Zinaï Koudil
La femme au chapeau
Samir Abdoun
Mohamed Ourdache
Kamel Abdeli
Nathalie Karsenty
Waguih Takla
Monsieur Mouffok
Lynda Harchaoui
Tiziri
Louiza Habani
Docteur Braik
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadir Moknèche
- Screenplay & Story
- Nadir Moknèche
- Original Score
- Pierre Bastaroli
- Original Title
- Viva Laldjérie
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadir Moknèche
Nadir Moknèche
Pierre Bastaroli
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Ludo Troch
Department Leadership Roster
Nadir Moknèche
Director
Pierre Bastaroli
Original Music Composer
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Director of Photography
Ludo Troch
Editor
Nadir Moknèche
Writer
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What is Viva Algeria about?
This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...
Who directed Viva Algeria?
Viva Algeria was directed by Nadir Moknèche.
Who stars in Viva Algeria?
The principal cast of Viva Algeria includes Lubna Azabal, Biyouna, Nadia Kaci, Jalil Naciri, Abbes Zahmani.
When was Viva Algeria released and how long is it?
Viva Algeria was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Viva Algeria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Viva Algeria was composed by Pierre Bastaroli.