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Barakat!
''Barakat!'' ("Blessings!") is a 2006 French/Algerian drama film directed by Djamila Sahraoui. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2006. Plot During the Algerian Civil War, Amel (Rachida Brakni) is a doctor who, on returning home from work one day, discovers that her journalist husband has gone missing. Receiving no help from the authorities, she decides to look for him herself. She is helped by another woman, Khadidja. Cast *Rachida Brakni as Amel * Fattouma Ousliha Bouamari as Khadidja * Zahir Bouzerar as Le vieil homme *Malika Belbey as Nadia * Amine Kedam as Bilal * Ahmed Berrhama as Karim * Abdelbacet Benkhalifa as L'homme du barrage * Abdelkrim Beriber as Le policier *Ahmed Benaissa as Homme accueil hôpital * Mohamed Bouamari as Hadj Slimane Awards At the 2007 Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, ''Barakat!'' won the Oumarou Ganda Award for the Best First Work, the award for Best Music and the award for Best Screenplay. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djamila Sahraoui
Djamila Sahraoui (born 1950) is an Algerian filmmaker. Djamila Sahraoui was born in Algiers on 23 October 1950. She studied literature before attending the renowned Parisian film school IDHEC (Institut des hautes études cinématographiques), specialising in scriptwriting and direction. Sahraoui moved to France in 1975 where she began her career as a documentary filmmaker. She made her first short film, ''Houria'' in 1980, then worked as an editor and assistant, before going on to make her own documentaries from the 1990s. Her 1995 documentary, ''La moitié du ciel d'Allah'', featured interviews with Algerian women about work and their struggles for equality and freedom. In 1997, she was named the laureate of la Villa Medicis due to her success. While Sahraoui is best known for her documentaries, she has also achieved success with her fiction films ''Barakat!'' (2006) and ''Yema'' (2013). Films Short films *''Houria'' (1980), 26 min. Documentaries *''Avoir 2000 ans dans les Aur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malika Belbey
Malika Belbey (born 15 June 1974) is an Algerian actress. Biography Belbey was born in Tiaret, in western Algeria. She graduated from the Algiers School of Dramatic Arts. Belbey began her career in the theatre by acting in "Nedjma," which was adapted from the novel written by Kateb Yacine and directed by Ziani Cherif Ayad. She made her television debut in 2004 in '' The Player''. Belbey made her cinematic debut in 2006, in ''Barakat!'' In 2007, she appeared in the film ''Morituri (2007 film), Morituri'', based on the novel by Yasmina Khadra. The thriller follows a police officer who investigates a terrorist group during the Algerian Civil War. Belbey starred in the TV series ''Djemai Family'' in 2008. She appeared in ''Ad-Dhikra El Akhira'' in 2010 and 2011. In March 2014, she was honored at the 13th Gulf Radio and TV Festival in Bahrain. In 2019, Belbey played two different roles in Salim Hamdi's ''Reconnaissance''. She received the Best Actress Prize at the Maghreb Film Festiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Benaissa
Ahmed Benaissa (2 March 1944 – 20 May 2022) was an Algerian actor, best known for the roles in the critically acclaimed films ''Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique'', ''Gates of the Sun'', and ''Close Enemies''. Personal life He was born in Algeria in a family of five girls and four boys. His father was an activist who was arrested and imprisoned in Algeria. However he was then released after Algerian Independence. He later moved to Paris, France France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pac .... He lived for almost 18 years in France. During this period, he received training at the National Theater School. He was married and was a father of two boys. Career In 1971, Benaïssa started his cinema career with the film ''Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique'' directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Films
The following is an overview of events in 2006, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Evaluation of the year Legendary film critic Philip French of ''The Guardian'' described 2006 as "an outstanding year for British cinema". He went on to emphasize, "Six of our well-established directors have made highly individual films of real distinction: Michael Winterbottom's ''A Cock and Bull Story'', Ken Loach's Palme d'Or winner '' The Wind That Shakes the Barley'', Christopher Nolan's ''The Prestige'', Stephen Frears's ''The Queen'', Paul Greengrass's '' United 93'' and Nicholas Hytner's ''The History Boys''. Two young directors made confident debuts, both offering a jaundiced view of contemporary Britain: Andrea Arnold's Red Road and Paul Andrew Williams's London to Brighton. In addition the gifted Mexican Alfonso Cuaron came here to make the dystopian thriller '' Children of Men''." He also stated, "In the (Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American media company owned by Penske Media Corporation. The company was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added ''Daily Variety'', based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. ''Variety.com'' features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905. History Foundation ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. As a result, he decided to start his own publication "that ouldnot be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubai International Film Festival
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF, ar, مهرجان دبي السينمائي الدولي) is the leading film festival in the Arab region. The 12th edition of DIFF took place from December 9 – 16, 2015. In 2018, the DIFF announced it will take place every two years, with the 15th edition confirmed for 2019. Overview The DIFF is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. It is a not-for-profit cultural event, presented and organised by Dubai Entertainment & Media Organization. Film programme In 2014 DIFF screened a line-up of 118 feature films, shorts and documentaries from around the world including 55 world premieres and international premieres. Opening the 2014 Festival was the Oscar nominated 'The Theory of Everything’, by Academy Award-winning director James Marsh and starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Dubai Film Market As part of its ongoing commitment to stimulate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Broadcasting Centre
The Canadian Broadcasting Centre, also known as the CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre, is an office and studio complex located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It serves as the main broadcast and master control point for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's English-language television and radio services. It also contains studios for local and regional French-language productions and is the headquarters of the North American Broadcasters Association. The analogous facility for CBC's French language services is Maison Radio-Canada in Montreal, while corporate headquarters are located at the CBC Ottawa Production Centre. The Canadian Broadcasting Centre is at 250 Front Street West in downtown Toronto, with additional entrances at 205 Wellington Street West and 25 John Street, directly across from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. It is within walking distance of Union Station, the Rogers Centre, and the CN Tower and connected to the city's PATH underground walkway network. History T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panafrican Film And Television Festival Of Ouagadougou
The Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Festival panafricain du cinéma et de la télévision de Ouagadougou or FESPACO) is a film festival in Burkina Faso, held biennially in Ouagadougou, where the organization is based. It accepts for competition only films by African filmmakers and chiefly produced in Africa. FESPACO is scheduled in March every second year, two weeks after the last Saturday of February. Its opening night is held in the Stade du 4-Août, the national stadium. The festival offers African film professionals the chance to establish working relationships, exchange ideas, and to promote their work. FESPACO's stated aim is to "contribute to the expansion and development of African cinema as means of expression, education and awareness-raising". It has also worked to establish a market for African films and industry professionals. Since FESPACO's founding, the festival has attracted attendees from across the continent and beyond.Fiche Technique du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Bouamari
Muhammad was an Islamic prophet and a religious and political leader who preached and established Islam. Muhammad and variations may also refer to: *Muhammad (name), a given name and surname, and list of people with the name and its variations Persons with the name Muhammad and no other name *Muhammad (Bavandid ruler), 13th-century Iranian monarch *Muhammad V of Kelantan (born 1969), 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Sultan of Kelantan *Mohammed VI of Morocco (born 1963), King of Morocco *Muhammed VII, Sultan of Granada (1370–1408) *Muhammad VII of Bornu of the Sayfawa dynasty (1731–1747) * Muhammed VIII, Sultan of Granada (1411–1431) *Mohammed VIII of Bornu of the Sayfawa dynasty (1811–1814) Places * Mohammad-e Olya, a village in Fars Province, Iran *Mohammad, Gachsaran, a village in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran *Mohammad, Kohgiluyeh, a village in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran *Mohammad, Sistan and Baluchestan, a village in Sistan and Baluchestan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdelkrim Beriber
ʻAbd al-Karīm (ALA-LC romanization of ar, عبد الكريم) is a Muslim male given name and, in modern usage, also a surname. It is built from the Arabic words '' ʻabd'' and ''al-Karīm'', one of the names of God in the Qur'an, which give rise to the Muslim theophoric names. It means "servant of the most Generous". It is rendered as ''Abdolkarim'' in Persian, ''Abdulkerim'' in Albania, Bosnia and ''Abdülkerim'' in Turkey. It may refer to: Given name *Abd al-Karīm ibn Hawāzin Qushayri (986–1074), Persian philosopher * ʻAbd al-Karim al-Jili (1366–1424), Sufi author who studied in Yemen *Abdal-Karim Khan Astrakhani, Khan of Astrakhan, 1490–1504 * `Abd al-Karim ibn Muhammad (ruled 1825–1834), Emir of Harar, Ethiopia *Abdülkerim Nadir Pasha (1807–1883), Ottoman Turkish soldier *Abdul-Karim Ha'eri Yazdi (1859–1937), Iranian Twelver Shia Muslim cleric *Abdul Karim (Ghanaian footballer) (born 2000), Ghanaian footballer *Abdul Karim (the Munshi) (1863–1909), Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
