Machaho
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| Machaho | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Belkacem Hadjadj |
| Written by | Belkacem Hadjadj |
| Starring | Hadjira Oul Bachir, Belkacem Hadjadj, Meriem Babes, Said Amrane, Salem Aït-Ali-Belkacem, Rachid Hadid |
| Music by | Idir |
Production company | Les Films Sur La Place |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Algeria / France |
| Languages | Kabyle, Arabic |
Machaho is a 1995 Algerian film directed by Belkacem Hadjadj, and distributed in France in 1996. Shot in Kabyle and Arabic, the drama deals with honour, vengeance and tradition in a Kabylie village.[2]
In the mountains of Kabylie, Arezki, a peasant, finds a young man (Larbi) dying, buried in the snow. He brings him home and cares for him through the winter. While recovering, the young man has a secret relationship with Arezki's daughter. Larbi eventually leaves; a few months later the daughter is pregnant. To restore his family's honour, Arezki sets out in search of vengeance.[3]
Technical details
- Director: Belkacem Hadjadj.[4]
- Screenplay: Belkacem Hadjadj.[2]
- Cinematography: Georges Lechaptois, Rachid Merabtine.[4]
- Editing: Rachid Mazouka, Diane Logan.[4]
- Music: Idir.[4]
- Production company: Les Films Sur La Place.[2]
- Format: 35 mm — colour.[4]
- Running time: 90 minutes.[5]
- Release date: 1995[6]
Cast
- Hadjira Oul Bachir — (lead role)
- Belkacem Hadjadj
- Meriem Babes
- Said Amrane
- Salem Aït-Ali-Belkacem
- Rachid Hadid.[7]
Production and filming
The film was produced by Les Films Sur La Place. Shooting took place in Algeria, in the Kabylie region; cinematography credits include Georges Lechaptois and Rachid Merabtine.[4]
