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Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary at a restaurant, but the mood turns dark and becomes more volatile as the night wears on.
Algiers, a few years after the Civil War. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on route to their destination, they trade their views on Algeria: Amal speaks of lost illusions and Samir about the need to cope with them. Meanwhile, the couple’s son Fahim and his friends are wandering about in a hostile Algiers, the city that is about to steal their youth.

Credits

Director
Sofia Djama
Screenwriter
Sofia Djama
Producer
Serge Zeitoun, Patrick Quinet
Production Company
Liaison Cinematographique
Cast
Sami BOUAJILA, Nadia KACI, Amine LANSARI, Lyna KHOUDRI, Adam BESSA

About the Director

Sofia Djama
Sofia Djama is an Algerian screenwriter and director. After studying literature at the University of Algiers, she transitioned to filmmaking in 2012, adapting her short story into the award-winning short film ‘Mollement Un Samedi Matin’. Her first feature, ‘The Blessed’ (2017), premiered at the Venice Film Festival, earning accolades, including Best Actress for Lyna Khoudri. Sofia has served as a
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