Screenplay: Merzak Allouache

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Merzak Allouache. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Harragas

2009 · Movie · 110 min. · Algeria

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...

6.8

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55 votes

6.0

24 votes

Hey Cousin!

1996 · Movie · 93 min. · France

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

The Repentant

2012 · Movie · 87 min. · Algeria

5.3

30 votes

5.3

30 votes

Chouchou

2002 · Movie · 105 min. · France

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

Omar Gatlato

1977 · Movie · 90 min. · Algeria

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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Divine Wind

2018 · Movie · 96 min. · Algeria

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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Front Row

2024 · Movie · 86 min. · Algeria

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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Madame Courage

2015 · Movie · 90 min. · Algeria

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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Autumn Landscapes

2019 · Movie · 103 min. · Algeria

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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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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Bab el web

2005 · Movie · 99 min. · France

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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Un amour à Paris

1987 · Movie · 85 min. · France

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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The Rooftops

2013 · Movie · 94 min. · Algeria

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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