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Cousines

January 31, 2004 0h 32m

Originally released in 2004. Cousines is a drama/comedy film. directed by Lyes Salem. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lamia Cherfouh, Zineb Kortebi, and Antar Chedadi

Synopsis

Driss, an Algerian emigrant who has settled down in France, is back to Algiers for his month's holiday. What joy it is to hug his relatives and friends, to get to know Nedjma, his cousin Amrane's promised wife and to rediscover the white beauty of his childhood town ! But, a dramatic news suddenly interferes. A fourteen-year-old girl has just been killed for refusing to wear the "hidjab". A spontaneous demonstration is organized, to which the women of the house decide to go. With one exception though : that of Nedjma banned from going by her future husband.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 31, 2004 21 years ago
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Runtime 0h 32m 32 minutes total
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Language French Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cousines about?

Driss, an Algerian emigrant who has settled down in France, is back to Algiers for his month's holiday. What joy it is to hug his relatives and friends, to get to know Nedjma, his cousin Amrane's p...

Who directed Cousines?

Cousines was directed by Lyes Salem.

How long is Cousines?

Cousines has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).

When was Cousines released?

Cousines was released on January 31, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cousines?

The main cast of Cousines includes Lamia Cherfouh, Zineb Kortebi, Antar Chedadi, Rachida Messaoudène, Abdelaziz Tarzaali.