Leila and the Others (1977)
Overview
The story of Algerian women trying to live in 1970s Algeria where the society is between conservative values and progressive modern Algeria.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ar |
| Popularity | 0.928 |
Directed By
Sid Ali Mazif
Crew
Rachid Merabtine
Sid Ali Mazif
Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Ahmed Aksiri
Sid Ali Mazif
Kamel Mekesser
Hamid Aït Amara
Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Hassiba Bouhala
Ahmed Malek
TOP CAST
Nadia Samir
Leila
Biyouna
Malika
Doudja Abdoun
Lala Aïcha
Chafia Boudraa
Yamina, la mère de Meriem
Ouardia Hamtouche
La femme du bus
Aida Guechoud
Meriem
Wahiba Chamekh
Nabila petite soeur de Meriem
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