Leila and the Others

Leila and the Others

Leila and the Others

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Leila and the Others

1977

1h 9m

10.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

The story of Algerian women trying to live in 1970s Algeria where the society is between conservative values and progressive modern Algeria.

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Production Companies

Centre Algérien pour l'Art et l'Industrie Cinématographique (CAAIC)

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Nadia Samir

Leila

Nadia Samir

Acting

Biyouna

Malika

Biyouna

Acting

Doudja Abdoun

Lala Aïcha

Doudja Abdoun

Acting

Chafia Boudraa

Yamina, la mère de Meriem

Chafia Boudraa

Acting

وردية حمتوش

La femme du bus

وردية حمتوش

Acting

Ahmed Benaissa

Unknown Role

Ahmed Benaissa

Acting

Fawzi B. Saichi

Unknown Role

Fawzi B. Saichi

Acting

Namoun Madani

Unknown Role

Namoun Madani

Acting

Aida Guechoud

Meriem

Aida Guechoud

Acting

Djorha Bachene

Unknown Role

Djorha Bachene

Acting

Wahiba Chamekh

Nabila petite soeur de Meriem

No Image

Acting

Mohamed Lechaa

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Ahmed Filali

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Said Bensalma

Unknown Role

No Image

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