Aïcha
Synopsis
A few miles from Paris, on the other side of the northern ring road, stands a ghetto neighborhood with countless rows of dilapidated apartment buildings, their concrete crumbling and iron rusting. A multiracial community has long been rooted here, while most native French families have deserted the area. In tower 216 lives a "model" family of Algerian origin, the Bouamazzas. Our heroine, Aïcha, 25, the eldest daughter, is held up as an example by the whole community. But Aïcha can no longer bear the weight of the community: she wants to spread her wings, gain her independence, and finally cross the Rubicon.
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Sofia Essaïdi
Aïcha Bouamazza
Rabia Mokeddem
Mme Bouamaza
Amidou
M. Bouamaza
Bunny Godillot
Mme Maillard
Biyouna
Biyouna
Shemss Audat
Nedjma
Priscilla Attal-Sfez
Lisa
Bernard Montiel
Bernard Montiel
Linda Bouhenni
Farida
Farida Khelfa
Mailka
Katia Tchenko
Bernadette
Maurad Zegbib
Fouad
Rime Nahmani
Rim
Lakshantha Abenayake
Mehdi
Tassadit Mandi
Madame Ben Miloud
Abel Jafri
Mourad
Abderrahim Boumes
Mustapha
Josselin Siassia
Hadj Mamba
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yamina Benguigui
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominique Lancelot
- Original Title
- Aïcha
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- France Télévision Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yamina Benguigui
Dominique Lancelot
Antoine Roch
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Lancelot
Writer
Yamina Benguigui
Director
Antoine Roch
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aïcha
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What is Aïcha about?
A few miles from Paris, on the other side of the northern ring road, stands a ghetto neighborhood with countless rows of dilapidated apartment buildings, their concrete crumbling and iron rusting. A multiracial community has long been rooted here, while most native French families have deserted the area. In tower 216 lives a "model" family of Algerian origin, the Bouamazzas. Our heroine, Aïcha, 25, the eldest daughter, is held up as an example by the whole community. But Aïcha can no longer bear the weight of the community: she wants to spread her wings, gain her independence, and finally cross the Rubicon.
Who directed Aïcha?
Aïcha was directed by Yamina Benguigui.
Who stars in Aïcha?
The principal cast of Aïcha includes Sofia Essaïdi, Rabia Mokeddem, Amidou, Bunny Godillot, Biyouna.
When was Aïcha released and how long is it?
Aïcha was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aïcha?
Aïcha holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).