The Algerian government has created new operating regulations for cinemas and multiplexes in the country. Aiming to standardise and bring cinemas into conformity, these regulations establish a set of rules for everyone working in the sector. From now on every cinema is “subject to obtaining an operating license” issued by the Centre national du cinéma. …
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As Ramadan approaches, several Algerian television channels have announced details of the series which will feature in their schedules. Samira TV is highlighting two programmes, El Kiyya and Fatma, the latter directed by Djaffar Gacem, known for several successful series including Djemaï Family, Achour El Acher, and Dar Lefchouch. His latest is set in the …
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Two meetings to discuss the state of Algerian cinema were held on September 21st and 22nd, both chaired by the Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda. Her aim is to develop “a strategic approach to revitalise the Algerian film industry.” Faced with the difficulties confronting the industry, the Minister said they must “remove obstacles …
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Roqia, the first feature film by director Yanis Koussim, premiered at the 82nd Venice Film Festival during International Critics’ Week. Produced by Supernova Films, the film takes place in 1992. Suffering from amnesia after a car crash, Ahmed returns to his village where nothing seems familiar, neither his wife nor his children. His youngest son, …
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The Timimoun International Short Film Festival is preparing its first edition by launching a call for films. The Festival will be held from November 13th to 18th in the heart of the Algerian Sahara. “Entirely dedicated to the art of the short film, the festival celebrates this very special format: free, dense, experimental, capable of …
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On June 29th the Minister of Culture and Arts, Zouhir Ballalou, presided over the opening of Hiya, a programme for women film-makers who have a 13-minute short film project. During his speech, the minister said this programme is “a pioneering initiative bringing together an elite group of emerging and talented female scriptwriters and directors, enabling …
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Since June 2nd Arte has been broadcasting the Franco-Algerian series El’Sardines on its platform. Directed by poet Zoulikha Tahar, this six-episode, 11-minute miniseries is set in Oran. Six days before her younger sister’s wedding, Zouzou, a 30-year-old celibate marine biologist, cannot bring herself to tell her family that she is leaving the day after the …
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