Cast: Nadia Kaci

Direction Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Philippe Torreton · Maria Pitarresi · Nadia Kaci · Didier Bezace

Synopsis It All Starts Today (1999) follows Daniel, a dedicated schoolmaster in a small French town, where the local economy has been devastated by the closure of coal mines. The prolonged unemployment has left many parents in despair or poverty, directly...

Direction Jean-Pierre Sinapi

Cast Olivier Gourmet · Nadia Kaci · Lionel Abelanski · Saïd Taghmaoui

Synopsis Uneasy Riders (2000) follows the story of a clever, disabled patient who convinces his social worker, Julie, to take him to the Nationale 7 road for an illicit encounter with a sex worker. Inspired by his daring escapade, other patients...

Direction Rayhana Obermeyer

Cast Hiam Abbass · Fadila Belkebla · Nassima Benchicou · Biyouna

Synopsis I Still Hide to Smoke (2016) centers around Fatima, a 50-year-old woman who manages a women-only hammam, a traditional Turkish bathhouse. This sanctuary serves as a haven for women, where they can escape the pressures of daily life. The narrative...

Direction Mounia Meddour

Cast Marwan Zeghbib · Lyna Khoudri · Shirine Boutella · Amira Hilda Douaouda

Synopsis Papicha (2019) is set in Algiers during 1997, a time when terrorist groups were attempting to impose an extremist Islamic regime. Women were particularly targeted and oppressed by harsh, archaic rules that sought to control their bodies and limit their...

Direction Sofia Djama

Cast Salima Abada · Faouzi Bensaïdi · Adam Bessa · Sami Bouajila

Synopsis The Blessed (2017) chronicles the lives of several individuals over a single day in the bustling capital of Algiers. Set in 2008, when the nation was still grappling with the aftermath of a brutal civil war, the narrative paints a...

Direction Nadir Moknèche

Cast Lubna Azabal · Biyouna · Nadia Kaci · Jalil Naciri

Direction Melha Bedia · Yohan Gromb · Xavier Lacaille · Anthony Marciano

Cast Melha Bedia · Shirine Boutella · Hakim Jemili · Victor Belmondo

Synopsis Miskina, la pauvre (TV Series) (2022) follows the comedic journey of Fara, a 30-year-old woman navigating life's challenges without a stable home, a steady job, or a romantic partner. As she grapples with these obstacles, Fara also faces mounting pressure...

Direction Merzak Allouache

Cast Nadia Kaci · Mohamed Ourdache · Hassan Abidou · Mabrouk Ait Amara

Direction Mounia Meddour

Cast Lyna Khoudri · Rachida Brakni · Francis Nijim · Salim Kissari

Synopsis Houria (Freedom) (2022) follows the journey of a young woman deeply devoted to ballet, who endures a traumatic event. Through her healing process, she crosses paths with other women who have faced comparable hardships. Together, they discover an innovative and...

Direction Karim Moussaoui

Cast Aure Atika · Hania Amar · Mohamed Djouhri · Sonia Mekkiou

Synopsis Until the Birds Return (2017) explores the intertwined lives of three individuals in contemporary Algeria. A prosperous real estate developer grapples with the consequences of his success, while a young woman struggles to reconcile her rational aspirations with her emotional...

Direction Jean-Pascal Hattu

Cast Valérie Donzelli · Bruno Todeschini · Cyril Troley · Pablo De La Torre

Synopsis 7 Years (7 ans) (2007) follows the story of Maïté, a woman whose husband, Vincent, has recently received a seven-year prison sentence. Their connection is maintained through weekly visits at the prison, where Maïté diligently collects his laundry, washes, and...

Direction Nadir Moknèche

Cast Fanny Ardant · Tewfik Jallab · Nadia Kaci · Lucie Debay

Synopsis Lola Pater (2017) follows the journey of Zino, who embarks on a quest to locate his biological father, Farid, after the passing of his mother. However, Zino's search takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that Farid has transitioned into...

Direction Nadir Moknèche

Cast Carmen Maura · Myriam Amarouchene · Nadia Kaci · Linda Slimani

Synopsis Harem of Madame Osmane (2000) is a sprawling residence housing various apartments, each occupied by a diverse group of women who are navigating the challenges of the Algerian Civil War. Each woman employs unique strategies to endure and survive the...

Direction Karim Moussaoui

Cast Zar Amir-Ebrahimi · Nassima Benchicou · Nadia Kaci · Sammy Lechea

Synopsis L'effacement (2024) chronicles the journey of a young Algerian man from a privileged background who spirals into turmoil as he becomes increasingly estranged from his domineering father. The narrative delves into the complexities of family dynamics, class, and personal identity...

Direction Lotfi Bouchouchi

Cast Nadia Kaci · Laurent Maurel · Layla Metssitane · Ourais Achour

Synopsis The Well (2016) is a harrowing tale set in a remote village in southern Algeria, where a group of women and children are trapped by encircling soldiers, facing imminent danger. As their situation becomes increasingly dire, the villagers are confronted...

Direction Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar

Cast Oulaya Amamra · Lina El Arabi · Zinedine Soualem · Niels Arestrup

Synopsis Divertimento (2022) follows the parallel journeys of two sisters, Zahia and Fettouma, who are both 17 years old. Zahia aspires to lead an orchestra as a conductor, while her twin sister, Fettouma, is already established as a professional cellist. The...

Direction Nadir Moknèche

Cast Biyouna · Nadia Kaci · Aylin Prandi

Synopsis Délice Paloma (2007) follows the story of a resourceful woman who has taken on the name of her country, Algeria, and has mastered the art of survival through various schemes. She specializes in recruiting young, attractive women with flexible morals...

Direction Nouri Bouzid

Cast Amed Hedhili · Nadia Kaci · Leila Nassim · Raouf Ben Amor

Synopsis Tunisiennes (1997) is a compelling and engaging film directed by Nouri Bouzid, who previously penned the screenplay for _The Silences of the Palace_. The story revolves around three intelligent women in their thirties navigating contemporary Tunisia. Amel Hedhili portrays a...