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.
La Citadelle | |
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Arabic | El Kalaa |
Directed by | Mohamed Chouikh |
Written by | Mohamed Chouikh |
Produced by | Mohamed Tahar Harhoura |
Starring | Djilali Ain-Tedeles |
Cinematography | Allel Yahyaoui |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 mins |
Country | Algeria |
Language | Arabic |
Technical details
edit- 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
edit- Djilali Ain-Tedeles
- Khaled Barkat
- Fatima Belhadj
- Momo