Douar de Femmes (2005)

10.0/10 102 min Drama

Overview

At a dangerous time in Algeria, 'Douar de Femmes' is a story of ordinary women who manage to defend themselves in extraordinary situations. The film focuses on a small village that has been attacked more often by terrorists from the surrounding mountains. While the men work, the women learn how to handle machine guns and explore the area. “Fear has armed us,” says the young woman Sabrina. But despite that fear, people get married, children come and keep watch.

Cast

Sofia Nouacer Kouninef

Sabrina

Khaled Benaissa

Bahia Rachedi

Aida Guechoud

Nawal Zaatar

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