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The Blessed (2017)
Director: Sofia Djama
Cast: Sami Bouajila, Nadia Kaci, Amine Lansari, Lyna Khoudri
Runtime102 min
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Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on their way, their share their views on Algeria: Amal talks about lost illusions and Samir about the necessity to cope with them. At the same time, their son Fahim and his friends Feriel and Reda are wandering about in a hostile Algiers about to steal their youth.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Blessed, a 2017 drama directed by Sofia Djama, has received positive critical reviews. While specific awards recognition is not provided, the film's IMDb rating of 6.4/10 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 78% suggest it has found a receptive audience among viewers.
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Fans of character-driven dramas and insightful explorations of post-conflict societies will find much to appreciate in director Sofia Djama's 2017 film The Blessed. With poignant performances from leads Sami Bouajila and Nadia Kaci, the film offers a nuanced look at the lingering effects of Algeria's civil war on one family, grappling with disillusionment and the challenges of rebuilding.
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The Blessed, also known as Les Bienheureux, is an Algerian movie that shows a family living in the aftermath of the Algerian Civil War also known as 'the dirty war'.
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