Cousines
Synopsis
Driss, an Algerian emigrant who has settled down in France, is back to Algiers for his month's holiday. What joy it is to hug his relatives and friends, to get to know Nedjma, his cousin Amrane's promised wife and to rediscover the white beauty of his childhood town ! But, a dramatic news suddenly interferes. A fourteen-year-old girl has just been killed for refusing to wear the "hidjab". A spontaneous demonstration is organized, to which the women of the house decide to go. With one exception though : that of Nedjma banned from going by her future husband.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Lyes Salem
- Screenplay & Story
- Lyes Salem
- Original Score
- Double Kanon
- Original Title
- Cousines
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lyes Salem
Lyes Salem
Double Kanon
Nathanaël Louvet
Nathanaël Louvet
Isabelle Madelaine
Department Leadership Roster
Isabelle Madelaine
Producer
Lyes Salem
Writer
Nathanaël Louvet
Production Design
Nathanaël Louvet
Director of Photography
Lyes Salem
Director
Nathanaël Louvet
Editor
Nathanaël Louvet
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cousines
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What is Cousines about?
Driss, an Algerian emigrant who has settled down in France, is back to Algiers for his month's holiday. What joy it is to hug his relatives and friends, to get to know Nedjma, his cousin Amrane's promised wife and to rediscover the white beauty of his childhood town ! But, a dramatic news suddenly interferes. A fourteen-year-old girl has just been killed for refusing to wear the "hidjab". A spontaneous demonstration is organized, to which the women of the house decide to go. With one exception though : that of Nedjma banned from going by her future husband.
Who directed Cousines?
Cousines was directed by Lyes Salem.
Who stars in Cousines?
The principal cast of Cousines includes Lamia Cherfouh, Zineb Kortebi, Antar Chedadi, Rachida Messaoudène, Abdelaziz Tarzaali.
When was Cousines released and how long is it?
Cousines was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Cousines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cousines was composed by Double Kanon.