Sid Ahmed is both in love with Fatiha, whose strong-willed character gives him the support he needs, and with Nacera, who is softer, more feminine, and to whom he runs when Fatiha dominates him too visibly. Such a situation cannot go on forever, of course, and Sid Ahmed tells Nacera that he is going to … Continued
Herkous, a close relative of Alceste, has very little faith in the human race. He sees nothing but deceit, lies and duplicity. So Herkous is pleasantly surprised when M’Sili brings him back his wallet, which he has lost in the street, pleased when he refuses to accept any reward, and thrilled when he hears M’Sili … Continued
Sidi Melh is such a shy man that he doesn’t dare refuse Toufik the hand of his daughter Nacina, who dreams of Mourad, a boy at least as shy as his father. When the two men finally meet, they talk about everything but the essentials, so much so that Mourad simply writes his request on … Continued
This film is made up of four sketches: Gangster malgré lui, La Bonne Affaire, Le Point faible du Cadi, Le Guérisseur (see the individual film pages for summaries). The singer SALOUA performs a song at the end of the film.
Original title : Le Cimetière des Princesses Four centuries ago, Nefissa and Fatima, the two daughters of the Dey Hassan, died of love for the same horseman. United in death as in love, the two princesses lie in a small cemetery in Algiers, and it is the same fate that befalls an Algerian family today. … Continued
Original title : C’est l’heure In his hovel, a young Arab man sings to the accompaniment of his guitar. He believes in his chance and looks forward to it, especially since meeting a man who appreciates his talent. But Alilou, as his name is, is in no hurry. With his mind at ease, he sings … Continued
Original title : C’est pour demain After dinner, the head of a family of modest means discusses with his family the composition of the menu to be offered the next day to a certain Mokrane, a person who should be received with great consideration. The menu is drawn up with some difficulty and the family … Continued
Original title : La Bonne affaire On the banks of a river, Amar and Ali, two unemployed actors, fish for gudgeon without success. Worse still, they take the bait offered to them by a certain Alek, who claims that their acting skills would work wonders in business. Alek just happens to know of a bakery … Continued
Original title : Amour, Humour et Fantaisie The film is made up of the following four sketches: – Le Jouet du Hasard (The Toy of Chance) : Sid Ahmed is both in love with the strong-willed Fatiha and the softer Nacera, to whom he runs when Fatiha overpowers him too visibly. Such a situation can’t … Continued