Douar de Femmes
Synopsis
At a dangerous time in Algeria, 'Douar de Femmes' is a story of ordinary women who manage to defend themselves in extraordinary situations. The film focuses on a small village that has been attacked more often by terrorists from the surrounding mountains. While the men work, the women learn how to handle machine guns and explore the area. “Fear has armed us,” says the young woman Sabrina. But despite that fear, people get married, children come and keep watch.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Chouikh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohamed Chouikh
- Original Score
- Khaled Barkat
- Original Title
- Douar de Femmes
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Acima Films, Établissement National de Télévision (ENTV)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Chouikh
Mohamed Chouikh
Khaled Barkat
Allel Yahiaoui
Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Department Leadership Roster
Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Editor
Allel Yahiaoui
Director of Photography
Mohamed Chouikh
Director
Mohamed Chouikh
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Douar de Femmes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Douar de Femmes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Douar de Femmes about?
At a dangerous time in Algeria, 'Douar de Femmes' is a story of ordinary women who manage to defend themselves in extraordinary situations. The film focuses on a small village that has been attacked more often by terrorists from the surrounding mountains. While the men work, the women learn how to handle machine guns and explore the area. “Fear has armed us,” says the young woman Sabrina. But despite that fear, people get married, children come and keep watch.
Who directed Douar de Femmes?
Douar de Femmes was directed by Mohamed Chouikh.
Who stars in Douar de Femmes?
The principal cast of Douar de Femmes includes Sofia Nouacer Kouninef, Khaled Benaissa, Bahia Rachedi, Aida Guechoud, Nawal Zaatar.
When was Douar de Femmes released and how long is it?
Douar de Femmes was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Douar de Femmes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Douar de Femmes was composed by Khaled Barkat.