In Algiers in 1993, while the civil war is starting, Mrs Osmane's tenants have to endure her bad temper. Her husband left her and the fear to lose her respectability haunt her. The former member of the Resistance during the Independence War persists in controlling the slightest moves of the households rather than struggle against her own frustrations. Learning her daughter is in love, the possibility of finding herself alone will push her to the limit: The symbolical Mrs Osmane "harem" is about to collapse.
Credits
The Harem of Madame Osmane Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Carmen Maura
She was 54, now 79 years old
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as Madama Osmane |
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Atmen Kelif
He was 32, now 56 years old
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as Badreddine |
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Nadia Kaci
She was 30, now 54 years old
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as La rouquine (red-haired girl) |
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Biyouna
She was 47, now 72 years old
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as Meriem |
The Harem of Madame Osmane Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Hélène Louvart as Director of Photography. She was 36 (now 60) years old
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Camera |
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Nadir Moknèche as Director. He was 35 (now 59) years old
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Directing |
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Nadir Moknèche as Scenario Writer. He was 35 (now 59) years old
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Writing |
