Once Upon a Time in the Oued
Originally released in 2005. Once Upon a Time in the Oued is a comedy film. directed by Djamel Bensalah.
Starring Julien Courbey, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, and David Saracino
Synopsis
In 1988, Johnny Leclerc, the son of a Norman mother and an Alsatian father, lives in a suburban housing estate with his friends. He behaves like a Muslim, observes Ramadan and wears a djelaba. He's even convinced that his name is Abdelbachir and that he was born in a small village in the bled. When his friend Yacine gets into trouble with a local kaid and decides to return to Algeria for the vacations, he smuggles himself into the Sabri family's luggage to fulfill his dream and finally get to know his "roots". As soon as he arrived on the Algerian coast, Johnny felt right at home. But Yacine is opposed to his father, who wants to arrange his marriage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (73 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time in the Oued about?
In 1988, Johnny Leclerc, the son of a Norman mother and an Alsatian father, lives in a suburban housing estate with his friends. He behaves like a Muslim, observes Ramadan and wears a djelaba. He's...
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Oued?
Once Upon a Time in the Oued was directed by Djamel Bensalah.
How long is Once Upon a Time in the Oued?
Once Upon a Time in the Oued has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Time in the Oued released?
Once Upon a Time in the Oued was released on October 19, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in the Oued?
The main cast of Once Upon a Time in the Oued includes Julien Courbey, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, David Saracino, Karina Testa, Marilou Berry.