Papicha

Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War keep her from experiencing a normal life. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to put on a fashion show.

Director: Mounia Meddour

Cast: Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda, Nadia Kaci, Yasin Houicha, Zahra Doumandji, Aida Guechoud, Meriem Medjkane

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.