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Douar de Femmes (2005)

Douar de Femmes (2005)

Drama
Release Date: 2005, November 17
Directors: Mohamed Chouikh
Countries: Algeria
Production: Acima Films, Établissement National de Télévision (ENTV)
Cast: Sofia Nouacer Kouninef

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.

Keywords:

terrorism north africa algeria maghreb algerian civil war (1991-2002) woman fighters