ALGIERS
ALGIERS
Psychiatrist Dr. Dounia Assam and police inspector Sami uncover dark secrets buried deep within the city while investigating a young girl's disappearance in Algiers.
Director:
Chakib Taleb Bendiab
Chakib Taleb Bendiab
Genre:
Thriller
Thriller
Year:
2024
2024
Duration:
92 minutes
92 minutes
Rating:
13+
13+
Country:
Algeria, Tunisia, France, and Canada
Algeria, Tunisia, France, and Canada
Language:
Arabic
Arabic
Subtitling:
English
English
Screenplay: Chakib Taleb Bendiab
Cast: Meriem Medjkane, Nabil Asli, Hichem Mesbah, and Ali Namous
Cinematography: Ikbal Arafa
Editing: Fouad Benhammou and Chakib Taleb-Bendiab
Production: Khaled Chikhi and Yasmine Dhoukar
Awards: Flickers' Rhode Island Film Festival, US (Best Film)
Début Status: Jordanian Première
Synopsis
In the heart of Algiers, the kidnapping of a young girl sends shockwaves through the city, stirring deep-seated tensions and suspicions. Psychiatrist Dr. Dounia Assam and police inspector Sami join forces to unravel the mystery, delving into the city's haunting past. As they navigate the shadows of Algeria's history, they confront the lingering effects of a turbulent era, seeking truth amidst a web of secrets and trauma.
Director’s biography
Chakib Taleb-Bendiab is an Algerian screenwriter, filmmaker, and composer who has worked on many feature films and is one of the screenwriters behind the British spy series "GO DARK". His filmography includes several compelling short films, among them are the award-winning short flick "BLACK SPIRIT", which circulated at several prestigious festivals across the globe and received the Programmers Delight Award at the 2018 Sapporo International Short Film Festival and Market in Japan. And "SANG FROID", which won the Jury Award for Best Screenplay at the 2013 Sapporo International Short Film Festival and Market.
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