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Papicha (2019)
Director: Mounia Meddour
Cast: Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda, Nadia Kaci
Runtime108 min
Rating15
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Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War keep her from experiencing a normal life. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to put on a fashion show.
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Papicha, the 2019 film directed by Mounia Meddour, offers a compelling and visually striking exploration of a young Algerian woman's pursuit of self-expression amidst the constraints of a turbulent social climate. Featuring a powerful performance by Lyna Khoudri, the film blends intimate drama with a vibrant depiction of the fashion world, making it a must-see for fans of character-driven stories that tackle weighty themes with nuance and authenticity.
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Papicha is a 2019 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Mounia Meddour. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. It was selected as the Algerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. It became the most successful African film directed by a woman at the French box office.
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