Le Mariage de Moussa (lit. "The Marriage of Moussa") is a Algerian film directed by Tayeb Mefti. The film tells the story of a young Algerian emigrant who is forced to return to his country, where he will be forced to marry.
Synopsis Moussa, a young French-Algerian man, returns to his homeland. Faced with a difficult situation, he has just chosen to return to France when he is called up for civil service. This situation works in his favor, as he is secretly in love with his cousin Nacira.
Technical details Director: Tayeb Mefti Screenplay: Tayeb Mefti & Mustapha Mangouchi Runtime: ~110 minutes Genre: Comedy / Social drama Country of origin: Algeria Language: Arabic / French
Cast Mohamed Salah Hafidi as Moussa Benyoucef Benbouzid Chafia Boudraa as Moussa's mother Youcef Sayah Larbi Zekkal Slimane Laib
Production and background The film was produced in post-independence Algeria, during a period marked by migratory flows, emigration, and the challenges of returning home and social reintegration. Tayeb Mefti, the director, had previously made several short films, and Le Mariage de Moussa represents his most significant feature-length work.
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See also Tayeb Mefti Chafia Boudraa Larbi Zekkal