Papicha(2019)
Papicha Synopsis
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.
Papicha (2019) is a drama film directed by Mounia Meddour, released on October 9, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda and Nadia Kaci. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 281 ratings.
- Director:
- Mounia Meddour
- Writers:
- Mounia Meddour
- Producers:
- Gregoire Gensollen, Belkacem Hadjadj, Patrick André
- Cinematographer:
- Léo Lefèvre
- Composer:
- Robin Coudert
- Production:
- The Ink Connection, High Sea Production, Tayda Film, SCOPE Pictures, Tribus P Film, CADC, CaleSon, Same Player, Fonds Impact
- Status:
- Released
Papicha (2019) Trailer
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Papicha Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Papicha.
PAPICHA - Official UK Trailer - Out August 7th
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Papicha | Trailer
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PAPICHA - Official Trailer
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PAPICHA - A Lesson Intolerance
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PAPICHA - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
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PAPICHA - Ready to Wear, Ready for Battle
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Papicha Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Amine Mentseur
Amine Mentseur
as Slimane
Khaled Benaissa
as Abdellah
Key crew
Directed by Mounia Meddour, written by Mounia Meddour, produced by Gregoire Gensollen, Belkacem Hadjadj and Patrick André.
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Papicha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 281 ratings.
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Papicha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Papicha online?
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Papicha (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Papicha?
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The main cast of Papicha (2019) includes Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda, Nadia Kaci and Yasin Houicha. The film was directed by Mounia Meddour. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Papicha released?
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Papicha was released on October 9, 2019 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Papicha worth watching?
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Papicha (2019) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 281 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Papicha?
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Yes. The official Papicha trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.