Houria

2023 1h 44m FR

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 57

Drama

Synopsis

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A young woman who is passionate about ballet dancing and experiences a trauma, and then she meets other women who have experienced similar situations and they find a creative way to pursue their passion.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lyna Khoudri
Houria
Rachida Brakni
Sabrina
Salim Kissari
Lamine la classe
Amira Hilda Douaouda
Marwan Zeghbib
Ali
Nadia Kaci
Halima
Amira Hilda Douaouda
Sonia
Meriem Medjkane
Amel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mounia Meddour
Writers: Mounia Meddour
Languages: Arabic, French
Countries: Algeria, France

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MONEY

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Shot for just $3.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Arabic, French.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Algeria, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mounia Meddour, shot by Léo Lefèvre. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Damien Keyeux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lyna Khoudri and Rachida Brakni and Salim Kissari carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15000700 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mounia Meddour directs. Léo Lefèvre behind the camera. Damien Keyeux cuts. Produced in Algeria, France. Dialogue in Arabic, French.

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1Shot for just $3.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Arabic, French.
4International production across 2 countries: Algeria, France.
5Directed by Mounia Meddour, shot by Léo Lefèvre. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Damien Keyeux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lyna Khoudri and Rachida Brakni and Salim Kissari carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt15000700 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 57 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.