The Kid from Chaaba
Originally released in 1998. The Kid from Chaaba is a drama film. directed by Christophe Ruggia.
Starring Bouzid Negnoug, Mohamed Fellag, and Nabil Ghalem
Synopsis
Le Gone du Chaâba (The Kid of the Chaaba), translated into English as Shantytown Kid by Naima Wolf, is an autobiographical novel by Azouz Begag about his life as a young Algerian boy growing up in a shantytown next to Lyon, France, called the Chaâba by its inhabitants. The story covers a period of approximately three years in the life of the protagonist and deals with issues developing from the clash between two cultures, that of France and that of North Africa, as well as the difficulties of finding a cultural identity between the two. The story focuses on the cultural differences between the Arab and French communities, as well as how the two groups react to each other
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Films Christiani
- Orly Films
- Vertigo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kid from Chaaba about?
Le Gone du Chaâba (The Kid of the Chaaba), translated into English as Shantytown Kid by Naima Wolf, is an autobiographical novel by Azouz Begag about his life as a young Algerian boy growing up in...
Who directed The Kid from Chaaba?
The Kid from Chaaba was directed by Christophe Ruggia.
How long is The Kid from Chaaba?
The Kid from Chaaba has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Kid from Chaaba released?
The Kid from Chaaba was released on January 14, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Kid from Chaaba?
The main cast of The Kid from Chaaba includes Bouzid Negnoug, Mohamed Fellag, Nabil Ghalem, Galamelah Lagra, Kenza Bouanika.