Ali in Wonderland
Ali au Pays des Mirages
Synopsis
In the 1980s, barely 18 years after Algeria's independence, Algerian immigration to France massively fueled the construction industry, responding to a demand for hard, undervalued labor. Behind the idea of "selective immigration," these men were recruited primarily for their bras and their knock-kneed hands, shaped by construction sites. Invisible yet essential, they built roads, buildings, and infrastructure, often at the cost of precarious conditions. Ali, an Algerian crane operator in France, philosophically accepts the harassment faced by immigrants like himself on construction sites and in daily life. He hopes to escape his situation with the money he wins in the lottery, and from the top of his crane, he allows himself to dream, observing the world through binoculars. One day, the jackpot falls...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahmed Rachedi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ahmed Rachedi, Rachid Boudjedra
- Original Score
- Idir
- Original Title
- Ali au Pays des Mirages
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahmed Rachedi
Ahmed Rachedi, Rachid Boudjedra
Idir
Rachid Merabtine
Hamid Djellouli
Department Leadership Roster
Ahmed Rachedi
Director
Ahmed Rachedi
Writer
Rachid Boudjedra
Writer
Rachid Merabtine
Director of Photography
Hamid Djellouli
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ali in Wonderland
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What is Ali in Wonderland about?
In the 1980s, barely 18 years after Algeria's independence, Algerian immigration to France massively fueled the construction industry, responding to a demand for hard, undervalued labor. Behind the idea of "selective immigration," these men were recruited primarily for their bras and their knock-kneed hands, shaped by construction sites. Invisible yet essential, they built roads, buildings, and infrastructure, often at the cost of precarious conditions. Ali, an Algerian crane operator in France, philosophically accepts the harassment faced by immigrants like himself on construction sites and in daily life. He hopes to escape his situation with the money he wins in the lottery, and from the top of his crane, he allows himself to dream, observing the world through binoculars. One day, the jackpot falls...
Who directed Ali in Wonderland?
Ali in Wonderland was directed by Ahmed Rachedi.
Who stars in Ali in Wonderland?
The principal cast of Ali in Wonderland includes Djelloul Beghoura, Mustapha El Anka, Saïd Hilmi, Corinne Brodbeck, Albert Delpy.
When was Ali in Wonderland released and how long is it?
Ali in Wonderland was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Ali in Wonderland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ali in Wonderland was composed by Idir.