DRAMA . 2004 . 1h 53m . 5.5/10

Viva Algeria_

This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...

Starring Lubna Azabal, Biyouna, Nadia Kaci
5.5/10
Rating
1h 53m
Runtime
2004
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...

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Cast
Lubna Azabal stars as Goucem in Viva Algeria.
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Year context
Viva Algeria was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a you...
Viva Algeria is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 53m.

CAST (20)

Lubna Azabal
Lubna Azabal
Goucem
Biyouna
Biyouna
Papicha
Nadia Kaci
Nadia Kaci
Fifi
Jalil Naciri
Jalil Naciri
Samir
Abbes Zahmani
Abbes Zahmani
Chouchou
Florence Giorgetti
Florence Giorgetti
La voyante
Lounès Tazairt
Lounès Tazairt
Docteur Aniss Sassi
AI
Akim Isker
Yacine Sassi
Fawzi B. Saichi
Fawzi B. Saichi
Le Planton du cadastre
Serge Avédikian
Serge Avédikian
Monsieur Fares
Hafsa Zinaï Koudil
Hafsa Zinaï Koudil
La femme au chapeau
Samir Abdoun
Samir Abdoun
Mohamed Ourdache
Mohamed Ourdache
Kamel Abdeli
Kamel Abdeli
NK
Nathalie Karsenty
WT
Waguih Takla
Monsieur Mouffok
LH
Lynda Harchaoui
Tiziri
Louiza Habani
Louiza Habani
Docteur Braik
NA
Nabil Abada
Le petit garçon du cortège
Kamel Abdeli
Kamel Abdeli
Nounou, le concierge

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
113 min (1h 53m)
Country
DZ, France
Rating
5.5/10 (11 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Viva Algeria about?
This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...
How long is Viva Algeria?
Viva Algeria has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Who stars in Viva Algeria?
The cast of Viva Algeria includes Lubna Azabal, Biyouna, Nadia Kaci, Jalil Naciri, Abbes Zahmani.
What is the rating of Viva Algeria?
Viva Algeria has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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