Algiers (Arabic: 196 متر) is a 2024 mystery thriller film written, scored, co-edited and directed by Chakib Taleb-Bendiab in his directorial debut.[1] An international co-production between Algeria, Tunisia, France and Canada,[2] the film stars Meriem Medjkane, Nabil Asli and Hichem Mesbah.[3] It won the Grand Prix Award at the 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival.[4]
| Algiers | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Arabic: 196 متر | |
| Directed by | Chakib Taleb-Bendiab |
| Written by | Chakib Taleb-Bendiab |
| Produced by | Khaled Chikhi Yasmine Dhoukar |
| Starring | Meriem Medjkane Nabil Asli Hichem Mesbah |
| Cinematography | Ikbal Arafa |
| Edited by | Fouad Benhammou Chakib Taleb-Bendiab |
| Music by | Chakib Taleb-Bendiab |
Production companies | Temple Production Clandestino Production Dinosaures Centre Algérien de Développement du Cinéma Flirt Films L'Institut Français D'Algérie Praxis Films |
| Distributed by | K-Films Amérique (Canada) Mad Solutions (International) |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Countries | Algeria Tunisia France Canada |
| Languages | Arabic French |
It was selected as the Algerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[5]
Synopsis
editDounia is a professional psychiatrist who, together with police inspector Sami, navigates the disturbing shadows of Algeria's past to unravel the mystery of a girl's disappearance.[6]
Cast
edit- Meriem Medjkane
- Nabil Asli
- Hichem Mesbah
- Ali Namous
- Chahrazad Kracheni
- Slimane Benouari
- Mahfoud Berkane
- Aziz Boukrouni
- Hamida Aït el Hadj
- Brahim Derris
- Niddal El Mellouhi
- Mohamed Frimehdi
- Slimane Bourdous
- Souad Sebki
Production
editPrincipal photography took place in early June 2022 in Algiers, Algeria.[7][8]
Release
editIt had its world premiere on August 9, 2024, at the 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival.[9] The distribution rights were sold to K-Films Amérique for release in Canadian theaters,[10] while Mad Solutions acquired international rights.[11]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival | Grand Prix | Algiers | Won | [12] |
| 7th El Gouna Film Festival | Golden Star | Nominated | [13] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chakib Taleb Bendiab's ALGIERS unravels the crime mystery of child abduction in Algeria". Conceptmageg.
- ^ "La coproduction algéro-canadienne "196 mètres/Algiers" représentera l'Algérie aux Oscars". DIA (in French). 2024-09-16. Archived from the original on 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ Salah, Faisal. "The five Arab entries aiming to win Best International Film at the 2025 Oscars". The National. Archived from the original on 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Le film algérien «196 mètres» rafle le Grand Prix parmi 7.000 concurrents". Maghreb (in French). 2024-08-12. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Oscars 2025 : "196 mètres/Algiers" porte les espoirs du cinéma algérien". Algérie 360 (in French). 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "28eᵉ édition du festival de Rhode Island : Chakib Taleb-Bendiab remporte le prix du meilleur long métrage". El watan. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Premier tour de manivelle, à Alger, pour le tournage du film 196 mètres : La production cinématographique algérienne en plein essor". Maghreb (in French). 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Le film «196 mètres/Algiers» sélectionné pour représenter l'Algérie aux Oscars". Radio Algérienne (in French). Archived from the original on 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Algerian film 'Algiers' to hold world premiere at Rhode Island Film Festival". BroadcastPro. 2024-08-08. Archived from the original on 2024-08-18. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (2024-05-28). "K-Films Amérique Takes Canadian Rights to Chakib Taleb-Bendiab's Child Kidnapping Thriller 'Algiers' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-09-01. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (2024-05-22). "Mad Solutions Takes Arab Theatrical Distribution and World Sales on Chakib Taleb-Bendiab's Child Kidnapping Thriller 'Algiers' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "196 mètres de Chakib Taleb Bendiab nommé gagnant au Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival" (in French). 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Film Selection – EN – El Gouna Film Festival". Retrieved 2024-10-12.