Women's Expectations
In the 1920s, the Aurassienne country is one of the poorest regions of Algeria, often ravaged by long winters, famine and disease. Brahim a master craftsman, is one of the richest men in the country. Married to Nakhla, then Gamra, he takes a third wife, Fadah, a young beautiful girl, hoping that she will give him an heir before he is too old. Forced to marry Brahim, the young Fadah joined the other two women in a closed world, cut off from the outside. One day, Brahim hires a tramp to work on his property. A few months later, Fadah shows the first signs of pregnancy.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Released
- 2001
Details
Release year: 2001
Storyline
In the 1920s, the Aurassienne country is one of the poorest regions of Algeria, often ravaged by long winters, famine and disease. Brahim a master craftsman, is one of the richest men in the country. Married to Nakhla, then Gamra, he takes a third wife, Fadah, a young beautiful girl, hoping that she will give him an heir before he is too old. Forced to marry Brahim, the young Fadah joined the other two women in a closed world, cut off from the outside. One day, Brahim hires a tramp to work on his property. A few months later, Fadah shows the first signs of pregnancy.
Top credits
- Doudja Achachi â Nakhla
- Tounes Ait Ali â Fadah
- Abdallah Bouzida â Brahim
- Sonia Mekkiou â Gamra