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Papicha

2019, Movie, 1h 48min

Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War keep her from experiencing a normal life. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to put on a fashion show.

Country: France,Algeria,Belgium

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Reviews

Critic Tomris Laffly

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Brisk, confident, and atmospheric...

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Critic Wendy Ide

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...the sparking tensions of female friendship are vivid and persuasive.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...Algerian film-maker Mounia Meddour brings a lot of empowering energy to this autobiographical debut feature, set in the 1990s during her country’s civil war...

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Critic Lillian Crawford

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It’s the greatest asset of Papicha that it condemns without being dogmatic, showing its central conflict to be more complicated than Western audiences might otherwise believe.

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Critic Jacob Lundström

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...var förbjuden i Frankrike under många år, eftersom innehållet var för upprörande för den forna kolonialmakten.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Erik Redelius

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Bra och utbildande. Klent manus

1 year ago

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"Papicha" is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that tells the story of a young woman's struggle for freedom and self-expression in a society torn apart by conflict and oppression. Set in 1990s Algeria during the civil war, the film follows the journey of Nedjma, a determined and passionate student who dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Despite the danger and challenges that surround her, Nedjma refuses to let the strictures of her society dictate her path. Instead, she decides to stage a daring fashion show that defies all the rules and conventions imposed by those in power. With the help of her friends, Nedjma sets out to create a symbol of resistance and hope that will inspire others to fight for their own freedom. Will she succeed in her quest, or will she face the harsh consequences of challenging the status quo? "Papicha" is a gripping and emotional film that celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

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Papicha was released for streaming on May 29, 2020.