Monday Morning Maybe

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Forbidden Zone

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1974 | 77 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.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 17 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.

In an Algerian village, just before the war of independence, the inhabitants are under the thumb of a local strongman and a wealthy merchant. Among them is El Faïza, an old woman searching for her son who has escaped from prison. The gendarmes arrest El Faïza and seize the property of the villagers who haven't paid their taxes. The situation is ripe for a revolt…

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 Ahmed Lallem

  • Sid Ahmed AgoumiKhaled
  • Taha El-AmiriEl Hadj
  • Saïd HilmiMehdi
  • Areski NebtiMonsieur Vachonne
  • Mustapha Hassan BelhadjAbderazak
  • Mahdia MaghroufelMahdia
  • Raymond LouzoumLe Docteur