La Citadelle (in Arabic El Kalaa) is a 1988 Algerian film written and directed by Mohamed Chouikh. A tragi-comedy set against the background of sexual inequality, it traces the amorous adventures of the young Kaddour, whose arranged marriage is intended as a lesson taught to him by his elders. Starring Djilali Ain-Tedeles, it won the prize for Best Cinematography (Allel Yahyaoui) at the 11th FESPACO held at Ouagadougou in 1989.
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Technical details
Director - Mohamed Chouikh
Writer - Mohamed Chouikh
Producer - Mohamed Tahar Harhoura
Director of Photography - Allel Yahyaoui
Running Time - 96 mins
Country - Algeria
Language - Arabic
Release Date - 1988
Cast
Djilali Ain-Tedeles
Khaled Barkat
Fatima Belhadj
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