Machaho
Synopsis
In Kabylie, rude mountain region in the north of Algeria. Arezki finds the young Larbi exhausted, buried under the snow. He takes him in and nurses him until he's recovered. The host seduces Arezki's daughter. She is pregnant. This is an unsupportable shame to the father of the female sinner. Arezki claims vengeance. He leaves his house and takes the oath not to come back before having killed Larbi who betrayed him under his own roof.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Belkacem Hadjadj
- Screenplay & Story
- Belkacem Hadjadj
- Original Score
- Idir
- Original Title
- Machaho
- Country of Origin
- France, Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Sur La Place, Établissement National de Télévision (ENTV), Entreprise Nationale de Production Audiovisuelle (ENPA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Belkacem Hadjadj
Belkacem Hadjadj
Idir
Georges Lechaptois
Diane Logan
Djafar Djaafari
Department Leadership Roster
Belkacem Hadjadj
Writer
Diane Logan
Editor
Arezki Larbi
Production Design
Belkacem Hadjadj
Director
Georges Lechaptois
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Machaho
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Machaho about?
In Kabylie, rude mountain region in the north of Algeria. Arezki finds the young Larbi exhausted, buried under the snow. He takes him in and nurses him until he's recovered. The host seduces Arezki's daughter. She is pregnant. This is an unsupportable shame to the father of the female sinner. Arezki claims vengeance. He leaves his house and takes the oath not to come back before having killed Larbi who betrayed him under his own roof.
Who directed Machaho?
Machaho was directed by Belkacem Hadjadj.
Who stars in Machaho?
The principal cast of Machaho includes Said Amrane, Meriem Babes, Rachid Hadid, Belkacem Hadjadj, Hadjira Oul Bachir.
When was Machaho released and how long is it?
Machaho was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Machaho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Machaho was composed by Idir.