The Nouba of the Women of Mount Chenoua

1979·Algeria·115 min.
The Nouba of the Women of Mount Chenoua
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Is essential viewing for an understanding of women in Algeria. Taking its title and structure from the “Nouba," a traditional song of five movements, this haunting film mingles narrative and documentary styles to document the creation of women’s personal and cultural histories.

ScreenwriterAssia Djebbar
Original titleLa nouba des femmes du mont Chenoua