Viva Laldjérie (2004)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
Alternative Title: Drei Frauen in Algier, Zito i Algeria, Éljen Algéria!, Viva Alžir, Viva Algeria
Regisseur: Nadir Moknèche
Writer: Nadir Moknèche
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: female friendship, terrorism, algiers, algeria
Geschichte
Viva Laldjérie tells the story of three women navigating life in contemporary Algiers between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism. The narrative centers around Gouchem, a young woman working for a photographer who is also the mistress of a wealthy doctor. Her mother, Papicha, once a cabaret star, lives with them in their hotel apartment in downtown Algiers. Gouchem's best friend Fifi, a prostitute, also resides with them. Their lives become increasingly complicated due to their personal situations and the growing influence of Islam in society. The film portrays their struggles and the dramatic consequences they face.
Zusammenfassung
Viva Laldjérie is a French-Algerian drama directed by Nadir Moknèche in 2004. It explores themes of female empowerment, societal changes, and the clash between modernity and traditional values in contemporary Algeria. The film focuses on three women living in Algiers: Gouchem, her mother Papicha, and their friend Fifi. Each woman represents a different aspect of Algerian society - Gouchem as the young generation straddling tradition and modernity, Papicha as the fading glory of the past, and Fifi as the marginalized woman struggling for survival. The movie provides insights into Algeria's social landscape while also offering a powerful female perspective.
