Papicha 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Director
- Mounia Meddour
- Networks
- The Ink Connection, High Sea Production, Tayda Film
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID
What is Papicha?
Topic: Film "Papicha" (2019). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 9, 2019
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- Algeria, Belgium, France
- Studios
- The Ink Connection, High Sea Production, Tayda Film
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 282 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- The Ink Connection, High Sea Production, Tayda Film
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Overview
Topic: Film "Papicha" (2019).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Title: Papicha.
Year: 2019.
Genre: Drama.
Director: Mounia Meddour.
Production: International co-production (Algeria, France, Belgium, and Qatar).
Runtime: 1h 48m.
Plot: Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design, refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War prevent her from experiencing a normal life. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects new bans set by radicals and decides to put on a fashion show.
Festival/Awards:
Screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
César du meilleur premier film 2020 (Best First Film).
Lyna Khoudri won the César du meilleur espoir féminin (Best Female Hope/Newcomer) for her first female role.
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Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Papicha worth watching?
Papicha holds a community rating of 7.6/10 based on 282 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Papicha and when was it released?
Papicha is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.
Who directed Papicha?
Papicha was directed by Mounia Meddour.
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