The Citadel (1988)
1h 34m
Running Time
January 2, 1988Release Date
The Citadel (1988)
1h 34m
Running Time
January 2, 1988Release Date
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Plot.
In a small village in rural Algeria, the "village idiot" is madly in love with a married woman. His voyeurism and antics bring shame on his father, who guarantees that his son will be married that same day, or his four wives will be repudiated.
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Cast & Crew.
Ouardia Hamtouche
Zoubida
Djillali Ain-Tedeles
Sidi
Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Actress
Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari
Helima
Khaled Barkat
Kaddour
Mohamed Chouikh
Director
Mohamed Tahar Harhoura
Producer
Jawad Fasla
Composer
Media.
Details.
Release DateJanuary 2, 1988
Original Nameالقلعة (El Kalaa)
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 34m
Genres
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Wiki.
La Citadelle (in Arabic El Kalaa) is a 1988 Algerian film written and directed by Mohamed Chouikh. A tragi-comedy set against the background of sexual inequality, it traces the amorous adventures of the young Kaddour, whose arranged marriage is intended as a lesson taught to him by his elders. Starring Djilali Ain-Tedeles, it won the prize for Best Cinematography (Allel Yahyaoui) at the 11th FESPACO held at Ouagadougou in 1989.
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