The Harem of Madame Osmane
Le harem de Mme Osmane
Synopsis
In Algiers in 1993, while the civil war is starting, Mrs Osmane's tenants have to endure her bad temper. Her husband left her and the fear to lose her respectability haunt her. The former member of the Resistance during the Independence War persists in controlling the slightest moves of the households rather than struggle against her own frustrations. Learning her daughter is in love, the possibility of finding herself alone will push her to the limit: The symbolical Mrs Osmane "harem" is about to collapse.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Biyouna
Meriem
Carmen Maura
Madama Osmane
Djemel Barek
Sid Ali
Andrée Damant
Mrs. Costa
Afida Tahri
Kheira
Smaïl Mekki
Mimich
Myriam Amarouchene
Yasmine
Justine Mallier-Giraud
Kahina
Henryk Wodzinski
M. Stoliaroff
Linda Slimani
Sakina
Omar Bekhaled
Nasser
Atmen Kelif
Badreddine
Nadia Kaci
La rouquine (red-haired girl)
Fatiha Berber
Nasser's mother
Slimane Benaïssa
Le Militaire
Ahmed Boulane
Angry Man
Thamila Mesbah-Detraz
Tante Rabia
Khadija Ait Hamou
Shepherd
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadir Moknèche
- Screenplay & Story
- Nadir Moknèche
- Original Title
- Le harem de Mme Osmane
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Astoria Films, Bloody Mary Productions, Canal+ Horizons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadir Moknèche
Nadir Moknèche
Hélène Louvart
Stéphanie Mahet
Gerardo Herrero, Sarah Halioua, Didier Haudepin
Department Leadership Roster
Nadir Moknèche
Director
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Jacques Bufnoir
Production Design
Sarah Halioua
Producer
Didier Haudepin
Producer
Marie-Françoise Perochon
Costume Design
Stéphanie Mahet
Editor
Nadir Moknèche
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Harem of Madame Osmane.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Harem of Madame Osmane.
list5
Movies
WatchLisT++
Les Devinettistes <3
Similar Titles to The Harem of Madame Osmane
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
9.0
9.5
7.4
6.3
8.1
9.0
10.0
8.5
10.0
10.0
8.0
5.9
10.0
10.0
5.0
More Like The Harem of Madame Osmane
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Harem of Madame Osmane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Harem of Madame Osmane about?
In Algiers in 1993, while the civil war is starting, Mrs Osmane's tenants have to endure her bad temper. Her husband left her and the fear to lose her respectability haunt her. The former member of the Resistance during the Independence War persists in controlling the slightest moves of the households rather than struggle against her own frustrations. Learning her daughter is in love, the possibility of finding herself alone will push her to the limit: The symbolical Mrs Osmane "harem" is about to collapse.
Who directed The Harem of Madame Osmane?
The Harem of Madame Osmane was directed by Nadir Moknèche.
Who stars in The Harem of Madame Osmane?
The principal cast of The Harem of Madame Osmane includes Biyouna, Carmen Maura, Djemel Barek, Andrée Damant, Afida Tahri.
When was The Harem of Madame Osmane released and how long is it?
The Harem of Madame Osmane was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Harem of Madame Osmane?
The Harem of Madame Osmane holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).