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El Manara (2004)
Director: Belkacem Hadjadj
Cast: Khaled Benaissa, Sofia Nouacer Kouninef, Samia Meziane, Hichem Mesbah
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Three young friends—a girl (Asma) and two boys (Fawzi and Ramdane)—bound by a loving friendship, lead a carefree life. The riots of October 1988, the repression, the democratic explosion, and the Islamist drift that followed turn their lives upside down. Fawzi, a journalist involved in the independent press movement, and Ramdane, a doctor sensitive to the concerns of ordinary people, drift apart, separate, and find themselves caught up in a confrontation that is beyond their control. Asma tries in vain to prevent the trio from breaking up... But none of the three emerges unscathed...
Critical Reception & Ratings
El Manara, the 2004 drama directed by Belkacem Hadjadj, has received a relatively low critical reception, with an IMDb rating of 2.4/10. The film follows the lives of three young friends whose lives are upended by the political turmoil in Algeria during the late 1980s, as they become caught up in a confrontation beyond their control.
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For fans of socially conscious dramas, El Manara (2004) directed by Belkacem Hadjadj offers a poignant exploration of the impact of political upheaval on the lives of three close-knit friends. With standout performances from the ensemble cast, including Khaled Benaissa and Sofia Nouacer Kouninef, the film provides a nuanced and impactful look at the complexities of navigating personal relationships amidst broader societal changes.