Monday Morning Maybe

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The Forgotten Hill

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1996 | 90 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Atonement or Flags of Our Fathers, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

At the outbreak of the Second World War, two friends, Mokrane and Menach, abruptly interrupt their studies and return to their remote native Kabylian village of Tagsa. While waiting to be drafted into the French Army they have time to woo. Mokrane falls for beautiful Aazi and soon marries her only to find out that she can bear no child. Menach, on his part, is stongly attracted to Davda, but the latter is already married to a rich merchant...Happiness does not seem to be in store for the two former students...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Abderrahmane Bouguermouh

  • Djamila AmzalAazi
  • Djohra Bachene
  • Mohammed AbbesAkli
  • Kamal AbderrahmaneMetronotte
  • Samira AbtoutDavda
  • Said AmraneIbrahim
  • Mohad ChabaneMokrane
  • Abderrhamane DebianeIdir
  • Slimane HamelMouh
  • Rachid Ould-Mohand