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Délice Paloma
''Délice Paloma'' is a 2007 French-Algerian film directed by Nadir Moknèche and starring Biyouna. 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 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, the dream which was to allow the clan Aldjéria to change its life will be a scam too far." Cast *Biyouna as Zineb Agha/Madame Aldjeria * Nadia Kaci as Shéhérazade *Aylin Prandi as Paloma/Rachida *Daniel Lundh as Riyad * Fadila Ouab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biyouna
Baya Bouzar (; born September 13, 1952), known by the stage name Biyouna (), is an Algerian singer, dancer, and actress born in Belcourt, now known as Belouizdad, Algiers, Algeria. Early life Having a very early passion for singing, she was a member of several groups: first in Fadhéla Dziria's group where she played tambourine, another that she directed with her partner Flifla, and finally her own where she was the main vocalist and became sought after for wedding receptions. At the age of 17, she began performing in some of the biggest cabarets in the city and at 19 started dancing at the Copacabana. Acting career That same year, the director Mustapha Badie gave her a singing part in his first soap opera, ''La Grande Maison (1973)'', where she played Fatma. This show was adapted from a novel by Mohamed Dib. She became well-known thanks to this role. She appeared in two Algerian films: ''Leila and the others'', by Sid Ali Mazif in 1978, and ''The Neighbor'', by Ghaouti Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 born in Algeria in a family of five girls and four boys. His father was an activist who was arrested and imprisoned in Algeria. However he was then released after Algerian Independence. He later moved to Paris, French Fifth Republic, France. He lived for almost 18 years in France. During this period, he received training at the National Theater School. He was married and was a father of two boys. Career In 1971, Benaïssa started his cinema career with the film ''Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique'' directed by Derri Berkani. He played the role 'Jibé' in that film. With the success of the film, he received several films in the following years such as Algerian films ''Leïla et les autres'' in 1977 directed by Sid Ali Mazif, ''Buamama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
