The Star of Algiers
Nejma el Djazair
Synopsis
A young musician, Moussa, dreams of becoming the Michael Jackson of Algiers. All he has to offer is his talent and energy, taking his crazy dream on the road with his small band, initially playing at weddings then posh bars and nightclubs. He becomes Algier's new star, but he will soon come face to face with a barbaric, totalitarian form of Islam hijacked by new officials who want to ban him from singing.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Rachid Benhadj
- Original Title
- Nejma el Djazair
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Rachid Benhadj
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Mohamed Rachid Benhadj
Director
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What is The Star of Algiers about?
A young musician, Moussa, dreams of becoming the Michael Jackson of Algiers. All he has to offer is his talent and energy, taking his crazy dream on the road with his small band, initially playing at weddings then posh bars and nightclubs. He becomes Algier's new star, but he will soon come face to face with a barbaric, totalitarian form of Islam hijacked by new officials who want to ban him from singing.
Who directed The Star of Algiers?
The Star of Algiers was directed by Mohamed Rachid Benhadj.
Who stars in The Star of Algiers?
The principal cast of The Star of Algiers includes Not specified.
When was The Star of Algiers released and how long is it?
The Star of Algiers was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.