El Manara
Originally released in 2004. El Manara is a drama film. directed by Belkacem Hadjadj.
Starring Khaled Benaissa, Sofia Nouacer Kouninef, and Samia Meziane
Synopsis
Three young friends—a girl (Asma) and two boys (Fawzi and Ramdane)—bound by a loving friendship, lead a carefree life. The riots of October 1988, the repression, the democratic explosion, and the Islamist drift that followed turn their lives upside down. Fawzi, a journalist involved in the independent press movement, and Ramdane, a doctor sensitive to the concerns of ordinary people, drift apart, separate, and find themselves caught up in a confrontation that is beyond their control. Asma tries in vain to prevent the trio from breaking up... But none of the three emerges unscathed...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2004
22 years ago
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Algeria
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Machaho Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Manara about?
Three young friends—a girl (Asma) and two boys (Fawzi and Ramdane)—bound by a loving friendship, lead a carefree life. The riots of October 1988, the repression, the democratic explosion, and t...
Who directed El Manara?
El Manara was directed by Belkacem Hadjadj.
When was El Manara released?
El Manara was released on January 1, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El Manara?
The main cast of El Manara includes Khaled Benaissa, Sofia Nouacer Kouninef, Samia Meziane, Hichem Mesbah, Tarek Hadj Abdelhafid.