Un toit, une famille
| Un toit, Une famille | |
|---|---|
Poste | |
| Directed by | Rabah Laradji |
| Written by | Rachid Benallal |
| Produced by | (ONCIC) |
| Starring | Faouzi Saichi, Ahmed Benaïssa, Yahia Benmabrouk, Ouardia Hamitouche |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Algeria |
| Language | Arabic |
Un toit, Une famille (Arabic: سقف و عائلة) is an Algerian film musical film directed by Rabah Laradji, written by Rachid Benallal, and produced by the ONCIC. The film, presented as a feature-length/tv film from 1981–1982, depicts housing difficulties and family solidarity in Algeria.[1]
Synopsis
Selim Mechoubine, a 28-year-old eldest son in a large family, lives in cramped quarters with his siblings at his parents' house. Longing to get married, he faces a housing crisis. To find a place to live, he must navigate a series of administrative procedures, searches, and obstacles that form the central drama of the film.[2]
Technical details
- Director: Rabah Laradji[3]
- Writer: Rachid Benallal[4]
- Producer: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)[5]
- Country: Algeria
- Language: Arabic
- Format: 35 mm
- Runtime: approximately 110 minutes[6]
Cast
- Faouzi Saichi — lead role[7]
- Ahmed Benaïssa[8]
- Yahia Benmabrouk[9]
- Ouardia Hamtouche[10]
Production and context
The film is part of a national production led by ONCIC and deals with a major social issue in Algeria: the housing crisis and its family and social repercussions. The direction and cast reflect the early 1980s period, during which Algerian cinema often explored social and family issues.[11]
Reception and awards
According to biographical notes and professional profiles, Faouzi B. Saichi received the "Best Actor Award" for his performance in this film at the Carthage Film Festival (1982).[12]
References
- ^ "One Roof, One Family (سقف و عائلة) — film profile". Africultures. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "One Roof, One Family — film profile". Africiné. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Rabah Laradji — profile". Africultures. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "One Roof, One Family — film profile". Africultures. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "One Roof, One Family — film profile". Africiné. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "One Roof, One Family (Saqt Wa'Aila) — profile TMDB/Trakt". TMDB / Trakt. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Faouzi B. Saichi — profile". Africultures. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Ahmed Benaïssa — profile". Africiné. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Yahia Benmabrouk — profile". Africultures. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Ouardia Hamtouche — profile". Africiné. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Rabah Laradji — profile". Africultures. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Faouzi Saichi award" (PDF). UQAM. Retrieved 25 September 2025.