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88%

Papicha

(2019)

Runtime

1 hour 46 minutes

Guidance Rating

TBA

Release Date (South Africa)

2019-11-20

drama

festival

Synopsis

Algiers, 1997. The country is in the hands of terrorist groups, seeking to establish an Islamic and archaic state. Women are particularly affected and oppressed by primitive diktas, who seek to take control of their bodies and control their passage through the public space. While a frenzied hunt for women unveiled is launched, Nedjma, a young student passionate about fashion, is determined to federate the girls of her campus to organize a fashion show braving all the forbidden.

Featuring

Lyna Khoudri

as Nedjma

Shirine Boutella

as Wassila

Amira Hilda Douaouda

as Samira

Nadia Kaci

as Madame Kamissi

Movie Trailer

Cinemas showing

Papicha