Algiers () is a 2024 mystery thriller film written, scored, co-edited and directed by Chakib Taleb-Bendiab in his directorial debut. An international co-production between Algeria, Tunisia, France and Canada, the film stars Meriem Medjkane, Nabil Asli and Hichem Mesbah. It won the Grand Prix Award at the 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival.
It was selected as the Algerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
Synopsis.
Dounia is a professional psychiatrist who, together with police inspector Sami, navigates the disturbing shadows of Algeria's past to unravel the mystery of a girl's disappearance.
Production.
Principal photography took place in early June 2022 in Algiers, Algeria.
Release.
It had its world premiere on August 9, 2024, at the 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival. The distribution rights were sold to K-Films Amérique for release in Canadian theaters, while Mad Solutions acquired international rights.