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Papicha

151h 48m2019Mounia Meddour
IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 88%Metacritic: 69/100
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Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War 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 put on a fashion show.

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Female FriendshipBased On True StoryFashion DesignerFemale ProtagonistTerrorismAlgiers, AlgeriaFashion ShowDance ClubWoman Director1990s

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What is Papicha (2019) about?

Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War 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 put on a fashion show.

Who stars in Papicha?

Papicha stars Lyna Khoudri (Nedjma), Shirine Boutella (Wassila), Amira Hilda Douaouda (Samira), Nadia Kaci (Madame Kamissi), Yasin Houicha (Mehdi). The film was directed by Mounia Meddour.

How long is Papicha?

Papicha has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated 15.

Is Papicha worth watching?

Papicha holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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