Screenplay: Merzak Allouache
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Merzak Allouache. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 21
Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Nabil Asli · Seddik Benyagoub · Mohamed Takerret · Lamia Boussekine
Synopsis Harragas (2009) unfolds in Mostaganem, a coastal city approximately 200 kilometers from Algiers. The story revolves around Hassan, a facilitator of clandestine immigration, who is gearing up to transport another batch of undocumented individuals to Spain. The journey includes four...
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55 votes
6.8
55 votes
Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Nadia Kaci · Mohamed Ourdache · Hassan Abidou · Mabrouk Ait Amara
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24 votes
6.0
24 votes
Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Gad Elmaleh · Messaoud Hattou · Magaly Berdy · Ann-Gisel Glass
Synopsis Hey Cousin! (1996) follows the journey of two Algerian cousins as they navigate the challenges and misunderstandings that arise in the racially tense atmosphere of Paris. The film delves into their experiences and the obstacles they face in this complex...
5.6
48 votes
5.6
48 votes
Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Nabil Asli · Adila Bendimerad · Khaled Benaissa
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30 votes
5.3
30 votes
Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Gad Elmaleh · Roschdy Zem · Catherine Frot · Alain Chabat
Synopsis Chouchou (2002) follows the journey of a young North African man who assumes the identity of a Chilean exile to gain entry into France. He is taken in by Father Leon, who oversees a parish in a Parisian suburb. Despite...
5.0
149 votes
5.0
149 votes
Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Boualem Benani · Aziz Degga · Farida Guenaneche · Rabah Leghaa
Synopsis Omar Gatlato (1977) presents a candid and somewhat cynical exploration of the isolation and disconnection experienced by men within Algerian society. The film delves into the complexities of male identity and the societal pressures that contribute to their sense of...
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Marie Brahimi · Karim Bouaiche · Nazim Boudjenah · Michéle Moretti
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Nabil Asli · Adila Bendimerad · Mina Lachter · Nouah Matlouti
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Abdelatif Benahmed · Hacène Benzerari · Sarah Layssac · Mohamed Oughlis
Synopsis Divine Wind (2018) centers around Amine, a young man, and Nour, a mysterious woman, who are recruited by extremists to carry out a dangerous armed operation in the vast and unforgiving Algerian Sahara. Despite having no previous connection, the two...
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Nabil Asli · Fatiha Ouared · Idir Benaibouche · Hichem Mesbah
Synopsis Front Row (2024) follows the tumultuous journey of two rival matriarchs as they navigate a family beach holiday filled with disorder and dysfunction. The film delves into the complexities of family dynamics, highlighting the clashes and conflicts that arise when...
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Adlane Djemi · Lamia Bezoiui · Leila Tilmatine · Faidhi Zohra
Synopsis Madame Courage (2015) follows the story of Omar, a troubled and isolated teenager who resides in the impoverished outskirts of Mostaganem, Algeria, with his discontented mother and older sister Sabrina, who has been coerced into a life of prostitution. Omar's...
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Farida Ouchani · Jean-François Stévenin · Salima Glamine · Karim Leklou
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Salima Abada · Nour El Houda Lebgaa · Ahcene Benzerari · Khaled Benaissa
Synopsis Autumn Landscapes (2019) unfolds in Mostaganem, 2019, where a grim mystery takes center stage. Over a brief period, five teenage girls are discovered lifeless on the beach, each bearing identical signs of brutal violence. Houria, a seasoned journalist, takes it...
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Samia Ammar · Bentchouban · Mostefa Djadjam · Abou Djamel
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Investigating Paradise
2017 · Documentary · 135 min. · France
Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Salima Abada
Synopsis Investigating Paradise (2017) follows a unique narrative structure, blending real-life interviews with a staged journey. The film captures a duo of reporters as they traverse Algeria, engaging with locals to explore the concept of paradise, particularly the interpretation that offers...
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Samy Naceri · Faudel · Julie Gayet · Hacène Benzerari
Synopsis Bab el web (2005) follows the lives of Kamel and his younger sibling, residing in the vibrant neighborhood of Bab el Oued in Algiers. Kamel is portrayed as a disillusioned and reserved individual, contrasting sharply with his more cheerful brother,...
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Catherine Wilkening · Karim Allaoui · Juliet Berto · Daniel Cohn-Bendit
Synopsis Un amour à Paris (1987) presents an extraordinary tale of love that briefly brings together Marie, a young French woman born in Algeria with aspirations to become a top model, and Ali, an Algerian man from Clichy who has recently...
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Hacène Benzerari · Rabii El Bakki · Hamid Herraf · Denis Lavant
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Bruno Todeschini · Elise Tielrooy · Rochelle Redfield · Arielle Sémenoff
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Direction Merzak Allouache
Cast Adila Bendimerad · Nassima Belmihoub · Ahcene Benzerari · Aïssa Chouat
Synopsis The Rooftops (2013) unfolds in Bab el-Oued, a bustling working-class district of Algiers, where the sea meets the city. Throughout a single day, five distinct narratives unfold across the rooftops, each intersecting briefly. A man endures torture for refusing to...
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