The Blessed
Les Bienheureux
Synopsis
Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on their way, their share their views on Algeria: Amal talks about lost illusions and Samir about the necessity to cope with them. At the same time, their son Fahim and his friends Feriel and Reda are wandering about in a hostile Algiers about to steal their youth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sofia Djama
- Screenplay & Story
- Sofia Djama
- Original Title
- Les Bienheureux
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Belgium, France, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- French, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Artémis Productions, Liaison Cinématographique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sofia Djama
Sofia Djama
Pierre Aïm
Sophie Brunet
Department Leadership Roster
Sofia Djama
Writer
Pierre Aïm
Director of Photography
Sophie Brunet
Editor
Patricia Ruelle
Production Design
Claire Dubien
Costume Design
Sofia Djama
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blessed
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What is The Blessed about?
Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on their way, their share their views on Algeria: Amal talks about lost illusions and Samir about the necessity to cope with them. At the same time, their son Fahim and his friends Feriel and Reda are wandering about in a hostile Algiers about to steal their youth.
Who directed The Blessed?
The Blessed was directed by Sofia Djama.
Who stars in The Blessed?
The principal cast of The Blessed includes Sami Bouajila, Nadia Kaci, Amine Lansari, Lyna Khoudri, Adam Bessa.
When was The Blessed released and how long is it?
The Blessed was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.