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Viva Algeria 2004 Directed by Nadir Moknèche Viva Laldjérie

This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...

Production Countries Algeria , France
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Drama
Release Date 7 April 2004
113 mins
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Biyouna Papicha
Fawzi B. Saichi Le Planton du cadastre
Lounès Tazairt Docteur Aniss Sassi
Hafsa Zinaï Koudil La femme au chapeau
Abbes Zahmani Chouchou
Serge Avédikian Monsieur Fares
Waguih Takla Monsieur Mouffok
Akim Isker Yacine Sassi
Louiza Habani Docteur Braik
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