''Délice Paloma'' is a 2007 French-Algerian film directed by
Nadir Moknèche and starring
Biyouna
Baya Bouzar ( ar, باية بوزار, 13 September 1952), known by the stage name Biyouna () is an Algerian singer, dancer, actress born in Belcourt, now known as Belouizdad, Algiers, Algeria.
Early life
Having a very early passion for singi ...
. It tells the story of Madame Aldjeria, her past life, her glory, her dream, and her downfall as queen of petty dealing, 'the mafieuse', against the backdrop of
Algiers and the
Algeria
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of Independence to today.
Plot
"You need a building permit? You are alone one evening? Call the national benefactress, Madame Aldjéria: she will arrange it. The one that was given the name of the country will stop at no scheming to survive in Algeria today. If they are pretty and not too scrupulous, recruits can make a career. The latest, Paloma, made a great effect, - especially on Riyadh, the son of Ms. Aldjéria. The re-sale of the Baths of Caracalla in
Tipaza
Tipaza (formerly ''Tefessedt'', Chenoua-Berber: Bazar, ⴱⴰⵣⴰⵔ, ar, تيپازة) is the capital of the Tipaza Province, Algeria. When it was part of the Roman Empire, it was called '' Tipasa''. The modern town was founded in 1857, and is ...
, the dream which was to allow the clan Aldjéria to change its life will be a scam too far."
Cast
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Biyouna
Baya Bouzar ( ar, باية بوزار, 13 September 1952), known by the stage name Biyouna () is an Algerian singer, dancer, actress born in Belcourt, now known as Belouizdad, Algiers, Algeria.
Early life
Having a very early passion for singi ...
as Zineb Agha/Madame Aldjeria
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Nadia Kaci as Shéhérazade
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Aylin Prandi as Paloma/Rachida
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Daniel Lundh as Riyad
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Fadila Ouabdesselam as Mina
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Hafsa Koudil as Madame Bellil
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Ahmed Benaissa
Ahmed Benaissa (2 March 1944 – 20 May 2022) was an Algerian actor, best known for the roles in the critically acclaimed films ''Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique'', ''Gates of the Sun'', and ''Close Enemies''.
Personal life
He was bor ...
as Monsieur Bellil
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Nawel Zmit as Baya
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Lu Xiuliang as Mister Zhang
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Karim Moussaoui as Shéhérazade's husband
Awards
The film won the award for best French language title hailing from a country other than France at the 2008 Lumiere Awards.
References
External links
On the site of the distributor*
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2007 films
Algerian drama films
Films set in Algiers
French drama films
2000s French-language films
Best French-Language Film Lumières Award winners
2000s French films
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