Papicha
Seen it?2019 | 108 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 The Woman King or Beasts of No Nation, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mounia Meddour
- Lyna KhoudriNedjma
- Shirine BoutellaWassila
- Amira Hilda DouaoudaSamira
- Nadia KaciMadame Kamissi
- Yasin HouichaMehdi
- Zahra DoumandjiKahina
- Aida GuechoudSaliha
- Meriem MedjkaneLinda
- Marwan ZeghbibKarim
- Samir ElhakimMokhtar