El Ghoula
Synopsis
An adaptation of the satirical play of the same name by comedian Rouïched (Ahmed Ayad). "El-Ghoula" (The Vampire) tells the story of a corrupt official who lives off the peasants of an agricultural cooperative. Instead of solving problems, this official manipulates empty rhetoric and "revolutionary" slogans to galvanize them and encourage them to continue working. Opportunistic, he will transform the fellahs' work into chaotic bureaucratic procedures for his own personal gain.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mustapha Kateb
- Screenplay & Story
- Allel El Mouhib, Rouiched
- Original Title
- El Ghoula
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Office des Actualités Algériennes (OAA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mustapha Kateb
Allel El Mouhib, Rouiched
Department Leadership Roster
Allel El Mouhib
Writer
Mustapha Kateb
Director
Rouiched
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Ghoula
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What is El Ghoula about?
An adaptation of the satirical play of the same name by comedian Rouïched (Ahmed Ayad). "El-Ghoula" (The Vampire) tells the story of a corrupt official who lives off the peasants of an agricultural cooperative. Instead of solving problems, this official manipulates empty rhetoric and "revolutionary" slogans to galvanize them and encourage them to continue working. Opportunistic, he will transform the fellahs' work into chaotic bureaucratic procedures for his own personal gain.
Who directed El Ghoula?
El Ghoula was directed by Mustapha Kateb.
Who stars in El Ghoula?
The principal cast of El Ghoula includes Rouiched, Larbi Zekkal, Allel El Mouhib, Latifa Kazdarli.
When was El Ghoula released and how long is it?
El Ghoula was released in 1972 with a total runtime of Unknown.