Douar de Femmes
2005•1h 42m•10.0•Released
Drama
At a dangerous time in Algeria, 'Douar de Femmes' is a story of ordinary women who manage to defend themselves in extraordinary situations. The film focuses on a small village that has been attacked more often by terrorists from the surrounding mountains. While the men work, the women learn how to handle machine guns and explore the area. “Fear has armed us,” says the young woman Sabrina. But despite that fear, people get married, children come and keep watch.
Director
Mohamed Chouikh
Writer
Mohamed Chouikh
Languages
Arabic, French
Studio
Acima Films
Cast
Sofia Nouacer Kouninef
Sabrina
Khaled Benaissa
Bahia Rachedi
Aida Guechoud
Nawal Zaatar
Amin Chouikh
Khadri Seghir
Yasmine Chouikh
Production
Company
Acima Films
Company
Établissement National de Télévision (ENTV)
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