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.

Cast

Lyna Khoudri

as Nedjma

Shirine Boutella

as Wassila

Amira Hilda Douaouda

as Samira

Nadia Kaci

as Madame Kamissi

Yasin Houicha

as Mehdi

Zahra Doumandji

as Kahina

Aida Guechoud

as Saliha

Meriem Medjkane

as Linda

Marwan Zeghbib

as Karim

Samir Elhakim

as Mokhtar

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