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Papicha

  • 2019
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.9K
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Shirine Boutella, Hilda Amira Douaouda, Zahra Manel Doumandji, and Lyna Khoudri in Papicha (2019)
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In 1997 Algiers, terrorists wanting an archaic Islamic state are everywhere. They oppress women, determined to control their bodies, clothing, and public space. Young student Nedjma is passi... Read allIn 1997 Algiers, terrorists wanting an archaic Islamic state are everywhere. They oppress women, determined to control their bodies, clothing, and public space. Young student Nedjma is passionate about creating a fashion show.In 1997 Algiers, terrorists wanting an archaic Islamic state are everywhere. They oppress women, determined to control their bodies, clothing, and public space. Young student Nedjma is passionate about creating a fashion show.

  • Director
    • Mounia Meddour
  • Writers
    • Fadette Drouard
    • Mounia Meddour
  • Stars
    • Lyna Khoudri
    • Shirine Boutella
    • Hilda Amira Douaouda
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mounia Meddour
    • Writers
      • Fadette Drouard
      • Mounia Meddour
    • Stars
      • Lyna Khoudri
      • Shirine Boutella
      • Hilda Amira Douaouda
    • 23User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Lyna Khoudri
    Lyna Khoudri
    • Nedjma
    Shirine Boutella
    Shirine Boutella
    • Wassila
    Hilda Amira Douaouda
    • Samira
    • (as Amira Hilda Douaouda)
    Yasin Houicha
    • Mehdi
    Zahra Manel Doumandji
    • Kahina
    • (as Zahra Doumandji)
    Marwan Fares
    Marwan Fares
    • Karim
    • (as Marwan Zeghbib)
    Aida Ghechoud
    • Saliha
    Meriem Medjkane
    • Linda
    • (as Meriem Medjkrane)
    Samir El Hakim
    • Mokhtar
    Amine Mentseur
    • Slimane
    Khaled Benaïssa
    Khaled Benaïssa
    • Abdellah
    Abderrahmane Boudia
    • Le professeur
    Malek Ghellamat
    • Sofia
    Lina Boudraa
    • Amel
    Slimane Bourdous
    • Hittiste
    Ahmed Benaïssa
    • Hafid
    • (as Ahmed Benaissa)
    Fatma Belhamici
    • Femme voilée
    Nouara Hebboul
    • Femme voilée
    • Director
      • Mounia Meddour
    • Writers
      • Fadette Drouard
      • Mounia Meddour
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    10randomlyyyrandom

    VERY REALISTIC

    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.
    8Xstal

    Oppression & Intolerance for Basic Human Rights...

    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.
    9quickycupcake

    To resist through creativity

    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.
    8guisreis

    Good and important Algerian film on religious fundamentalism and mysoginy

    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.
    9baggywar

    Creation break barriers

    An awesome movie! Various portrayal of life and freedom. Amazing acting. A must see for all humans to break taboo. Nothing requires regulating for you the creator within!

    Passionate direction. The lead is amazing. Cinematography is great making you the lead character.

    An impact to last!

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Algeria for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020.
    • Goofs
      The Algerian song "Madrit Had Papicha Mnin Jatni" was played in the night club at the beginning of the movie, this song wasn't released till the mid 2000s and the events of the film is in the 1990s.
    • Connections
      Featured in De quoi j'me mêle!: Episode #1.2 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Get Up (Before the Night Is Over)
      Written by Jo Bogaert, Manuela Kamosi, Ron Lenhoff, James Brown and Bobby Byrd (as Bobby Bird)

      Performed by Technotronic

      (C) 1989 ARS Entertainment Belgium (A Division Of Universal Music Belgium)

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 2019 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Algeria
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • French
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • 女孩要革命
    • Filming locations
      • Algiers, Algeria
    • Production companies
      • The Ink Connection
      • High Sea Production
      • Tayda Film
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,109,833
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39

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