Papicha
Synopsis
Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War keep her from experiencing a normal life. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to put on a fashion show.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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PAPICHA - Official UK Trailer - Out August 7thOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-17
Top Cast
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Lyna Khoudri
Nedjma
Shirine Boutella
Wassila
Amira Hilda Douaouda
Samira
Nadia Kaci
Madame Kamissi
Yasin Houicha
Mehdi
Zahra Doumandji
Kahina
Aida Guechoud
Saliha
Meriem Medjkane
Linda
Marwan Zeghbib
Karim
Samir Elhakim
Mokhtar
Amine Mentseur
Slimane
Khaled Benaissa
Abdellah
Abderrahmane Boudia
Professor
Malek Ghellamat
Sofia
Lina Boudraa
Amel
Slimane Bourdous
Hittiste
Ahmed Benaissa
Hafid
Fatma Belhamici
Veiled Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 29, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 27, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mounia Meddour
- Screenplay & Story
- Mounia Meddour
- Original Score
- Robin Coudert
- Original Title
- Papicha
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- The Ink Connection, High Sea Production, Tayda Film, SCOPE Pictures, Tribus P Film, CADC, CaleSon, Same Player, Fonds Impact
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mounia Meddour
Mounia Meddour
Robin Coudert
Léo Lefèvre
Damien Keyeux
Gregoire Gensollen, Belkacem Hadjadj, Patrick André, Xavier Gens, Mounia Meddour
Department Leadership Roster
Mounia Meddour
Writer
Mounia Meddour
Director
Damien Keyeux
Editor
Chloé Cambournac
Production Design
Gregoire Gensollen
Producer
Belkacem Hadjadj
Producer
Patrick André
Producer
Xavier Gens
Producer
Léo Lefèvre
Director of Photography
Mounia Meddour
Producer
Robin Coudert
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Papicha
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What is Papicha about?
Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War keep her from experiencing a normal life. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to put on a fashion show.
Who directed Papicha?
Papicha was directed by Mounia Meddour.
Who stars in Papicha?
The principal cast of Papicha includes Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda, Nadia Kaci, Yasin Houicha.
When was Papicha released and how long is it?
Papicha was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Papicha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Papicha was composed by Robin Coudert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Papicha?
Papicha holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).