Harragas
Originally released in 2009. Harragas is a drama film. directed by Merzak Allouache.
Starring Lamia Boussekine, Nabil Asli, and Samir Elhakim
Synopsis
Set in the northern Algerian port city of Mostaganem. The title refers to the hordes of refugees, the 'Harragas', who smuggle themselves out of the country via any means possible. Here we meet one such group, Rachid, Nasser and Imene who pay a smuggler, Hassan, to take them to Spain in his rickety boat. Along with a group of African and Arab migrants, they are risking all they have to cross the stormy Straits.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Algeria
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Librisfilms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harragas about?
Set in the northern Algerian port city of Mostaganem. The title refers to the hordes of refugees, the 'Harragas', who smuggle themselves out of the country via any means possible. Here we meet one ...
Who directed Harragas?
Harragas was directed by Merzak Allouache.
How long is Harragas?
Harragas has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Harragas released?
Harragas was released on June 24, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harragas?
The main cast of Harragas includes Lamia Boussekine, Nabil Asli, Samir Elhakim, Mohamed Terekkat, Okacha Touita.