Papicha

Wed 26 Mar
Films

Algeria, 1990s. Nedjma, an 18 year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War to keep her from experiencing a normal life and going out at night with her friend Wassila. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to fight for her freedom and independence by putting up a fashion show.

Papicha won two Cesar Awards in 2020: Best First Film for Mounia Meddour and Most Promising Actress for Lyna Khoudri.

  • Director(s): Mounia Meddour
  • Cast: Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella
  • Country, year: Algeria, 2019
  • Duration: 1h48
  • Genre: Drama, Narrative
  • Language: In Arabic, French, Algerian Arabic with English subtitles
  • Age: 15+
  • Price: £5 Full Price | Free for French Institute members
  • More information: Doors open 15 minutes before the screening

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