Papicha

"Papicha" is a film set in Algiers in the 1990s. During this time period, the country was becoming more and more radicalized and young Nedjma (Lyna Khoudri) does NOT fit this mold. In a country where burqas and extreme modesty are starting to be enforced by vicious mobs, a liberal-minded college student like her is in serious trouble! The film is her attempt to push back against this inexorable tide...and the ultimate conclusion.

This is a very well made film in every way--acting, direction and script. It's also, not surprisingly, a bit hard to watch....but this does NOT mean you should avoid it. A strongly feminist film from a time when feminism was breathing its last gasps.

Excellent Algerian film on the advancemeny of religious fundamentalism in the country and about mysoginy. Very important as that phenomena also happens in other parts of the world and, as a Brazilian, I assure that not only in islamic countries. It is well filmed and there is a good development of interesting characters.

Papicha is a powerful movie. Harsh and brutal, yet sometimes sweet and joyful despite the cruelty around the characters.

Papicha tells us never to give up. It's a cry of hope and resistance. A true gem.

A film about the overwhelming intolerance for the right to live freely as a woman - this outstanding and intelligent piece of cinema reveals the oppression of women in Algeria circa 1997. Lyna Khoudri is incredible, and so it is that women are still treated like this in far too many places in the world today. Vote no and acknowledge your ignorance, prejudice and misogyny.

I absolutely loved it. Totally represents algeria back then. Also, it kind of still does until now. I went through a lot too, we want to live not to argue and fight to live.