Underplayed Gems

Kahla Oua Beida (1980)

Kahla Oua Beida poster
Original title
كحلاء و بيضاء
Rating
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How it feels

The film depicts everyday life and customs in an Algerian village. It follows two women from different backgrounds as they navigate family and community relationships.

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What happens

Kahla Oua Beida (in Arabic: كحلاء و بيضاء) is an Algerian television film directed by Abderrahmane Bouguermouh, released in 1980. The film was a popular success in Algeria and remains one of the most significant works of Algerian cinema from the 1980s. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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