Madame Courage
Originally released in 2015. Madame Courage is a feature film. directed by Merzak Allouache.
Synopsis
Omar, an unstable and lonely teenager, lives in a slum in the suburbs of Mostaganem, Algeria. He is addicted to a famous psychotropic, nicknamed “Madame Courage”: Artane tablets, very popular among young Algerians, for their euphoric effect of invincibility. Omar is an expert thief. One morning, he goes downtown to commit his usual crimes. His first prey is a young girl called Selma, walking with her friends, prominently wearing a gold necklace. As he commits his larceny, their eyes meet.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 2015
10 years ago
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madame Courage about?
Omar, an unstable and lonely teenager, lives in a slum in the suburbs of Mostaganem, Algeria. He is addicted to a famous psychotropic, nicknamed “Madame Courage”: Artane tablets, very popular a...
Who directed Madame Courage?
Madame Courage was directed by Merzak Allouache.
When was Madame Courage released?
Madame Courage was released on September 11, 2015 in theaters.