Papicha (2019) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 108 mins · French

Echo score 78

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Directed by

Mounia Meddour

Starring

Lyna Khoudri, Nadia Kaci, Amine Mentseur, Amira Hilda Douaouda, Marwan Zeghbib, Shirine Boutella

Amidst the escalating tensions of the Algerian Civil War, 18-year-old Nedjma, a fashion design student, strives to maintain a sense of normalcy. As conservative forces impose increasingly restrictive rules, she defiantly organizes a fashion show as an act of rebellion and a celebration of self-expression. Determined to reclaim a vibrant social life, Nedjma challenges the growing oppression with creativity and courage.