Viva Laldj�rie (2004)

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A women living in a city that is slowly being transformed by Muslim activists takes a small stand for the glories of decadence in this comedy drama. Mrs. Sandjak (Biyouna) is a flamboyant and headstrong woman living in Algiers who, in her younger days, earned a living as an exotic dancer known as "Papicha." As Muslim fundamentalists begin taking a greater measure of control over the city, the decidedly non-fundamentalist Papicha finds herself living in a run-down hotel with her daughter, Goucem

Unrated, 1 hr. 57 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Nadir Mokn�che

Written By: Nadir Mokn�che

In Theaters: Nov 26, 2004 Limited

On DVD: Apr 4, 2006

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Cast

Lubna Azabal
Goucem
Biyouna
Mrs. Sandjak ("Papicha"...
Nadia Kaci
Fifi
Jalil Naciri
Samir
Waguih Takla
Mr. Mouffok
Loun�s Tazairt
Dr. Aniss Sassi
Akim Isker
Yacine Sassi
Aissa Fabien Busetta
Yacine's Friend
Lynda Harchaoui
Tiziri
Kamel Abdeli
Nounou
Abbes Zahmani
Fawzi B. Saichi
Florence Giorgetti
Serge Avedikian

Critic Reviews for Viva Laldj�rie

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One of those absorbing movies that's completely in touch with the lives it portrays.

March 18, 2005 Comment

Robert Denerstein

Denver Rocky Mountain News

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Thin but engaging. If you like your travelogue with a bit of story tossed in, it could be just the ticket.

March 18, 2005 Full Review Source: Denver Post

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Michael Booth

Denver Post

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The White City is subtly, memorably captured.

November 16, 2004 Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews

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Donald J. Levit

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An appealing movie that centralizes upon the life of an elderly widow living in an apartment with her daughter in Algiers. Years before, Mrs. Sandjak once was Papicha, a former dancer in a club who left the career behind then to raise her young daughter, Goucem. Years later, she lives with the memory of once having

April 13, 2010