La Citadelle (film)

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.

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
 * Momo