Leila and the Others

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Leila and the Others

1977

1h 9m

9.5(2 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

The story of Algerian women trying to live in 1970s Algeria where the society is between conservative values and progressive modern Algeria.

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Production Companies

Centre Algérien pour l'Art et l'Industrie Cinématographique (CAAIC)

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Nadia Samir

Leila

Acting

Biyouna

Malika

Acting

Doudja Abdoun

Lala Aïcha

Acting

Chafia Boudraa

Yamina, la mère de Meriem

Acting

وردية حمتوش

La femme du bus

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Ahmed Benaissa

Unknown Role

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Fawzi B. Saichi

Unknown Role

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Namoun Madani

Unknown Role

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Aida Guechoud

Meriem

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Djorha Bachene

Unknown Role

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Wahiba Chamekh

Nabila petite soeur de Meriem

No Image

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Mohamed Lechaa

Unknown Role

No Image

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Ahmed Filali

Unknown Role

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Said Bensalma

Unknown Role

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