The Blessed

The Blessed (2017)

13/12/2017
Drama
1h 42m

Overview

Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on their way, their share their views on Algeria: Amal talks about lost illusions and Samir about the necessity to cope with them. At the same time, their son Fahim and his friends Feriel and Reda are wandering about in a hostile Algiers about to steal their youth.

  • Sofia DjamaDirector, Writer
  • Original Title

    Les Bienheureux

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • bourgeoisie
  • family
  • algerian war (1954-62)