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Critic Tomris Laffly
rated 8

Brisk, confident, and atmospheric...

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Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

...the sparking tensions of female friendship are vivid and persuasive.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

...Algerian film-maker Mounia Meddour brings a lot of empowering energy to this autobiographical debut feature, set in the 1990s during her country’s civil war...

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Critic Jacob Lundström
rated 6

...var förbjuden i Frankrike under många år, eftersom innehållet var för upprörande för den forna kolonialmakten.

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Erik Redelius
rated 8

Bra och utbildande. Klent manus

1 year ago
Critic Fredrik Sahlin
rated 8

...tar med oss på en emotionell berg-och-dalbana där sorgen är nära granne med skrattet, som i sin tur snabbt sätter sig i halsen.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna
Critic Jake Bolin
rated 8

Feministiskt drama som är nära en fullträff

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Critic David Weiss
rated 5

...en gripande berättelse om att försöka verkliggöra sig själv under omöjliga omständigheter.

Read full review at Nöjesguiden

Cast & Crew

Mounia Meddour
Director
Lyna Khoudri
As Nedjma
Nadia Kaci
As Madame Kamissi
Yasin Houicha
As Mehdi
Ahmed Benaissa
As Hafid
Khaled Benaissa
As Abdellah

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"Papicha" is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that tells the story of a young woman's struggle for freedom and self-expression in a society torn apart by conflict and oppression. Set in 1990s Algeria during the civil war, the film follows the journey of Nedjma, a determined and passionate student who dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Despite the danger and challenges that surround her, Nedjma refuses to let the strictures of her society dictate her path. Instead, she decides to stage a daring fashion show that defies all the rules and conventions imposed by those in power. With the help of her friends, Nedjma sets out to create a symbol of resistance and hope that will inspire others to fight for their own freedom. Will she succeed in her quest, or will she face the harsh consequences of challenging the status quo? "Papicha" is a gripping and emotional film that celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

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Papicha was released for streaming on May 29, 2020.