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Nahla (1979)

Nahla poster
Original title
نهلة
Directed by
Farouk Beloufa
Genre
drama film
Country
Algeria
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Nahla follows the life of a young woman navigating personal struggles in 1970s Algeria. The film centers on her relationships and inner conflicts amid social expectations.

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What happens

Nahla is a 1979 Algerian drama film directed by Farouk Beloufa. It was entered into the 11th Moscow International Film Festival where Yasmine Khlat won the award for Best Actress. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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