
Leila and the Others
Comedy · Drama
Overview
The story of Algerian women trying to live in 1970s Algeria where the society is between conservative values and progressive modern Algeria.
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Nadia Samir
Nadia Samir
Leila
Nadia Samir
Leila


Biyouna
Biyouna
Malika
Biyouna
Malika


Doudja Abdoun
Doudja Abdoun
Lala Aïcha
Doudja Abdoun
Lala Aïcha


Chafia Boudraa
Chafia Boudraa
Yamina, la mère de Meriem
Chafia Boudraa
Yamina, la mère de Meriem


Ouardia Hamtouche
Ouardia Hamtouche
La femme du bus
Ouardia Hamtouche
La femme du bus


Ahmed Benaissa
Ahmed Benaissa
Ahmed Benaissa


Fawzi B. Saichi
Fawzi B. Saichi
Fawzi B. Saichi


Namoun Madani
Namoun Madani
Namoun Madani


Aida Guechoud
Aida Guechoud
Meriem
Aida Guechoud
Meriem


Djohra Bachene
Djohra Bachene
Djohra Bachene
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