Papicha
- 17 May 2019 (2019-05-17) (Cannes)
- 9 October 2019 (2019-10-09) (France)
Algeria
French
Papicha is a 2019 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Mounia Meddour. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.[2] It was selected as the Algerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3] It became the most successful African film directed by a woman at the French box office.[4]
Plot
Set in the 1990s during the Algerian Civil War, Papicha tells the story of Nedjma, an 18-year-old student who loves fashion and going out with her girlfriends. This lifestyle is challenged by a growing campaign for women to wear the burqa. Her life changes after a dramatic attack and Nedjma decides to create a fashion show as a symbol of resistance.[3]
Cast
- Marwan Zeghbib as Karim
- Lyna Khoudri as Nedjma
- Nadia Kaci as Madame Kamissi
- Ali Damiche as Omer[5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 32 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The website's consensus reads: "A view of societal turmoil through the lens of a young woman's experiences, Papicha acts as a compelling calling card for debuting writer-director Mounia Meddour Gens."[6]
Awards
Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cannes Film Festival | 14–25 May 2019 | Un Certain Regard | Mounia Meddour | Nominated | [7] |
El Gouna Film Festival | 27 September 2019 | Golden Star | Papicha | Nominated | [8] |
Best Arab Narrative Film | Won | ||||
Seminci | 26 October 2019 | Golden Spike | Nominated | [9] | |
Audience Award | Won | ||||
Pilar Miró Prize for Best New Director | Mounia Meddour | Won | |||
Philadelphia Film Festival | 27 October 2019 | Archie Award for Best First Feature | Papicha | Nominated | [10] |
Carthage Film Festival | 2 November 2019 | Tanit d'Or | Mounia Meddour | Nominated | [11] |
Thessaloniki International Film Festival | 10 November 2019 | Award by the Greek Chapter of Women in Film & Television | Nominated | [12] | |
Satellite Awards | 19 December 2019 | Humanitarian Award | Won | [13] | |
César Awards | 28 February 2020 | Best First Feature Film | Papicha | Won | [14] |
Most Promising Actress | Lyna Khoudri | Won |
See also
- List of submissions to the 92nd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Algerian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
- ^ "Papicha". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Cannes festival 2019: full list of films". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Oscars: Algeria Submits 'Papicha', Kicking Off International Feature Film Race". Deadline Hollywood. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Mounia Meddour to Reteam with "Papicha" Star Lyna Khoudri for "Houria"". womenandhollywood.com. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- ^ "Ali Damiche". IMDb. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "Papicha". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media.
- ^ "Cannes 2019: Screen's guide to the Un Certain Regard titles". Screen Daily. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "3rd El Gouna Film Festival announces the winners". Ahram Online. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ Rivera, Alfonso (29 October 2019). "This year's Seminci Golden Spike is bound for Mongolia". Cineuropa. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ Drue, Cyndy (29 October 2019). "28th Philadelphia Film Festival recap and awards". WMGK. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Tunisie: lancement du 30e festival de cinéma de Carthage". France 24. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "60th Thessaloniki International Film Festival: Closing Ceremony and Awards". Thessaloniki Film Festival. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ Anderson, Erik (19 December 2019). "International Press Academy (IPA) Satellite Awards: Ford v Ferrari races to the top with 5 wins". Awards Watch. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Cinéma : deux Césars pour le film algérien Papicha !". TSA (in French). 28 February 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
External links
- Papicha at IMDb
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