French-Algerian drama following a young woman attempting to put on a fashion show in oppressive, 1990s Algiers. Winner of Most...
French-Algerian drama following a young woman attempting to put on a fashion show in oppressive, 1990s Algiers. Winner of Most Promising Actress (Lyna Khoudri) and Best First Film at the 2020 César Awards.
"Nedjma (Khoudri), an 18 year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War to keep her from experiencing a normal life... As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to fight for her freedom and independence by putting on a fashion show." (Cannes Film Festival)
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- Runtime
- 105
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- France, Algeria, Belgium, Qatar