Papicha
Papicha (2019) is a drama film, directed by Mounia Meddour. It stars Lyna Khoudri and Shirine Boutella. The film is based on a true story. The 108-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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What Papicha Is About
A student living in a university dormitory in nineties Algeria wants to keep designing clothes, while out on the streets people are deciding what women may wear. Mounia Meddour refuses to make a victim narrative: her protagonist is stubborn, sometimes careless, and chooses to ignore the pressure. The camera is mostly handheld and close, and the crowded dorm rooms are the heart of it. Preparing a fashion show begins as youthful fun and turns into a dangerous act. The tension is legible without knowing the history.
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What is Papicha about?
A student living in a university dormitory in nineties Algeria wants to keep designing clothes, while out on the streets people are deciding what women may wear. Mounia Meddour refuses to make a victim narrative: her protagonist is stubborn, sometimes careless, and chooses to ignore the pressure.
Where can I watch Papicha?
Papicha is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Papicha?
Papicha runs for 108 minutes (1h 48m).
When did Papicha come out?
Papicha was released in 2019.
Who directed Papicha?
Papicha was directed by Mounia Meddour.
Who stars in Papicha?
Papicha stars Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda, Nadia Kaci.
What is Papicha's rating?
Papicha holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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