La Citadelle (film)

La Citadelle
ArabicEl Kalaa
Directed byMohamed Chouikh
Written byMohamed Chouikh
Produced byMohamed Tahar Harhoura
StarringDjilali Ain-Tedeles
CinematographyAllel Yahyaoui
Release date
  • 1988 (1988)
Running time
96 mins
CountryAlgeria
LanguageArabic

La Citadelle (in Arabic El Kalaa) is a 1988 Algerian film written and directed by Mohamed Chouikh. A tragi-comedy set against the background of sexual inequality, it traces the amorous adventures of the young Kaddour, whose arranged marriage is intended as a lesson taught to him by his elders. Starring Djilali Ain-Tedeles, it won the prize for Best Cinematography (Allel Yahyaoui) at the 11th FESPACO held at Ouagadougou in 1989.

Technical details

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  • Director - Mohamed Chouikh
  • Writer - Mohamed Chouikh
  • Producer - Mohamed Tahar Harhoura
  • Director of Photography - Allel Yahyaoui
  • Running Time - 96 mins
  • Country - Algeria
  • Language - Arabic
  • Release Date - 1988

Cast

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  • Djilali Ain-Tedeles
  • Khaled Barkat
  • Fatima Belhadj
  • Momo

References

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