Algiers (2024 film)
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Yasmine Dhoukar
Nabil Asli
Hichem Mesbah
| Algiers | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Arabic: 196 متر | |
| Directed by | Chakib Taleb-Bendiab |
| Written by | Chakib Taleb-Bendiab |
| Produced by | Khaled Chikhi Yasmine Dhoukar |
| Starring | Meriem Medjkane Nabil Asli Hichem Mesbah |
| Cinematography | Ikbal Arafa |
| Edited by | Fouad Benhammou Chakib Taleb-Bendiab |
| Music by | Chakib Taleb-Bendiab Marielle De Rocca Serra |
Production companies | Temple Production Clandestino Production Dinosaures Centre Algérien de Développement du Cinéma Praxis Films |
| Distributed by | K-Films Amérique (Canada) Mad Solutions (International) |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Countries | Algeria Tunisia France |
| Languages | Arabic French |
Algiers (Arabic: 196 متر, romanized: 196 mitr, lit. '196 metres') is a 2024 mystery thriller film written, scored, co-edited and directed by Chakib Taleb-Bendiab in his directorial debut.[1] An international co-production between Algeria, Tunisia, and France,[2] the film stars Meriem Medjkane, Nabil Asli and Hichem Mesbah.[3] It won the Grand Prix Award at the 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival.[4]
It was selected as the Algerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.[5]
Dounia is a professional psychiatrist who, together with police inspector Sami, navigates the disturbing shadows of Algeria's past to unravel the mystery of a girl's disappearance.[6]
Technical details
- Original title: 196 Meters (Algiers)
- Native title (Arabic): 196 متر
- Directed by: Chakib Taleb-Bendiab
- Country: Algeria
- Year of release: 2024
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Production / Distribution: Temple Production, Clandestino Production, Dinosaures, CADC, Institut Français d’Algérie, Praxis Films
- Format / Color: Color
- Genre: Drama / Historical fiction
Cast
- Meriem Medjkane
- Nabil Asli
- Hichem Mesbah
- Ali Namous
- Chahrazad Kracheni
- Slimane Benouari
- Mahfoud Berkane
- Aziz Boukrouni
- Hamida Aït el Hadj
- Brahim Derris
- Niddal El Mellouhi
- Mohamed Frimehdi
- Slimane Bourdous
- Souad Sebki
Production
Principal photography took place in early June 2022 in Algiers, Algeria.[7][8]
Release
It had its world premiere on August 9, 2024, at the 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival.[9] The distribution rights were sold to K-Films Amérique for release in Canadian theaters,[10] while Mad Solutions acquired international rights.[11]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival | Grand Prix | Algiers | Won | [12] |
| 7th El Gouna Film Festival | Golden Star | Nominated | [13] |