17, rue Bleue
Synopsis
17, rue Bleue is an autobiographical drama about an Algerian immigrant's self-destruction in Paris. In it, director Chad Chenouga recounts how his mother, Adda, came to France as an illegal alien, hoping to escape the haunting secrets of her native land, and seeking a new life of wealth. When Adda falls in love with her employer, a wealthy Parisian named Merlin, she believes her fortune is within reach. But troubles begin when Merlin suddenly dies, leaving behind no clear will. Adda, believing in the Algerian superstition that a beauty mark on her son's hand signifies great wealth to come, throws herself into a losing court battle to win Merlin's estate. As legal defeats mount up, Adda turns to drugs, driving away friends and family members, until she's left with only her son, Chad. When he turns 16, his mother dies from her many years of drug abuse.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chad Chenouga
- Original Title
- 17, rue Bleue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma, BFC Productions, Canal+, CNC, Quo Vadis Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chad Chenouga
Department Leadership Roster
Chad Chenouga
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About 17, rue Bleue
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What is 17, rue Bleue about?
17, rue Bleue is an autobiographical drama about an Algerian immigrant's self-destruction in Paris. In it, director Chad Chenouga recounts how his mother, Adda, came to France as an illegal alien, hoping to escape the haunting secrets of her native land, and seeking a new life of wealth. When Adda falls in love with her employer, a wealthy Parisian named Merlin, she believes her fortune is within reach. But troubles begin when Merlin suddenly dies, leaving behind no clear will. Adda, believing in the Algerian superstition that a beauty mark on her son's hand signifies great wealth to come, throws herself into a losing court battle to win Merlin's estate. As legal defeats mount up, Adda turns to drugs, driving away friends and family members, until she's left with only her son, Chad. When he turns 16, his mother dies from her many years of drug abuse.
Who directed 17, rue Bleue?
17, rue Bleue was directed by Chad Chenouga.
Who stars in 17, rue Bleue?
The principal cast of 17, rue Bleue includes Lysiane Meis, Abdel Halis, Aimen Ben Ahmed, Nassim Sakhoui, Sofiane Abramovitz.
When was 17, rue Bleue released and how long is it?
17, rue Bleue was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.