Aziza
Synopsis
Around 1980, in Tunisia, Si Béchir, an old craftsman, sold his house and left the medina of Tunis with his family to settle in a new city on the outskirts of the capital. With his son Ali and his niece Aziza, the old man discovers a new way of life in a Tunisia in full change. Aziza becomes friends with Aïcha, a young actress, while Ali continues to fail in his little businesses. The arrival of a sheikh from the Persian Gulf will fuel all the desires in the city, including those of Ali. But the dream is short-lived.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdellatif Ben Ammar
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdellatif Ben Ammar, Taoufik Jebali
- Original Score
- Ahmed Malek
- Original Title
- Aziza
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Tunisia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Radiodiffusion Télévision Algérienne (RTA), LATIF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdellatif Ben Ammar
Abdellatif Ben Ammar, Taoufik Jebali
Ahmed Malek
Moufida Tlatli
Hassen Daldoul
Department Leadership Roster
Abdellatif Ben Ammar
Director
Abdellatif Ben Ammar
Writer
Taoufik Jebali
Writer
Hassen Daldoul
Producer
Moufida Tlatli
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aziza
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What is Aziza about?
Around 1980, in Tunisia, Si Béchir, an old craftsman, sold his house and left the medina of Tunis with his family to settle in a new city on the outskirts of the capital. With his son Ali and his niece Aziza, the old man discovers a new way of life in a Tunisia in full change. Aziza becomes friends with Aïcha, a young actress, while Ali continues to fail in his little businesses. The arrival of a sheikh from the Persian Gulf will fuel all the desires in the city, including those of Ali. But the dream is short-lived.
Who directed Aziza?
Aziza was directed by Abdellatif Ben Ammar.
Who stars in Aziza?
The principal cast of Aziza includes Yasmine Khlat, Raouf Ben Amor, Mohamed Zinet, Mouna Noureddine, Dalila Rames.
When was Aziza released and how long is it?
Aziza was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Aziza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aziza was composed by Ahmed Malek.