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Scene from Viva Laldjérie (2004)
Scene Details
| Duration: 93 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 26 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x400 | Added: 2015-May-08 |
Actresses in this Scene
Lubna Azabal
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Alternate Names: Lubna Azaabal, לובנה אזאבל, 루브나 아자발
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Full Biography
Lubna Azabal, born in Brussels to Moroccan and Spanish parents, is a Belgian actress fluent in French, Spanish, Berber, English, and Arabic. She began her career studying at Belgium's Conservatoire royal before acting in both French and Arabic films. Her notable roles include 'Paradise Now' (2005) and 'Body of Lies' (2008). Azabal won the Black Pearl Award for Best Actress at Abu Dhabi Film Festival in 2010 for her role in 'Incendies'. She also won a Genie Award at the 31st Genie Awards.
About the Movie: Viva Laldjérie (2004)
Release Year: 2004
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Alternative Title: Drei Frauen in Algier, Zito i Algeria, Éljen Algéria!, Viva Alžir, Viva Algeria
Director: Nadir Moknèche
Writer: Nadir Moknèche
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Genre: Drama
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Story
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.
Summary
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.