Baya's Mountain
La Montagne de Baya
Synopsis
Set in the 1800s among the Berbers of North Africa, this 1997 Algerian feature concerns a noble widow who receives a customary purse of gold coins from the enemy tribe that murdered her husband; the gift puts her in conflict with her kinsmen, who want the money to buy back land taken by the enemy in cahoots with French colonials.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Azzeddine Meddour
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Lledo, Azzeddine Meddour
- Original Score
- Amine Kouider, Djouhra Abouda
- Original Title
- La Montagne de Baya
- Country of Origin
- France, Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Imago Films International, Caro-Line Production, Entreprise Nationale de Production Audiovisuelle (ENPA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Azzeddine Meddour
Jean-Pierre Lledo, Azzeddine Meddour
Amine Kouider, Djouhra Abouda
Department Leadership Roster
Amine Kouider
Original Music Composer
Djouhra Abouda
Original Music Composer
Jean-Pierre Lledo
Screenplay
Hassan Chafai
Production Design
Azzeddine Meddour
Screenplay
Azzeddine Meddour
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baya's Mountain
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What is Baya's Mountain about?
Set in the 1800s among the Berbers of North Africa, this 1997 Algerian feature concerns a noble widow who receives a customary purse of gold coins from the enemy tribe that murdered her husband; the gift puts her in conflict with her kinsmen, who want the money to buy back land taken by the enemy in cahoots with French colonials.
Who directed Baya's Mountain?
Baya's Mountain was directed by Azzeddine Meddour.
Who stars in Baya's Mountain?
The principal cast of Baya's Mountain includes Djamila Amzal, Abderrhamane Debiane, Ali Ighil Ali, Ouardia Kessi, Kamal Abderrahmane.
When was Baya's Mountain released and how long is it?
Baya's Mountain was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Baya's Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baya's Mountain was composed by Amine Kouider, Djouhra Abouda.