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
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

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

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