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Daughter of Keltoum (2001)

Movie ★ 7.4 106 min

Drama

A 19 year-old Swiss woman travels to her birthplace—an isolated, barren Berber settlement in the mountainous desert landscape of Algeria—to find her biological mother, whom she has never met. The perilous journey immerses her in a world virtually untouched by contemporary society, one that still clings to tribal mores and strict religious codes of conduct.

Mehdi Charef Writer Mehdi Charef Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 13, 2001
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt0312687
Language
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Studio
Cinétévé, , , Canal+ Horizons

Themes

Cast

Cylia Malki Cylia Malki Rallia Baya Belal Jean-Roger Milo Jean-Roger Milo Djibril Fatima Ben Saïdane Fatima Ben Saïdane Brahim Ben Salah Déborah Lamy Déborah Lamy Mostefa Zerguine Mostefa Zerguine Lotfi Yahya Jedidi Lotfi Yahya Jedidi Samira Draa Habib Zrafi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Daughter of Keltoum about?
A 19 year-old Swiss woman travels to her birthplace—an isolated, barren Berber settlement in the mountainous desert landscape of Algeria—to find her biological mother, whom she has never met. The perilous journey immerses her in a world virtually untouched by contemporary society, one that still clings to tribal mores and strict religious codes of conduct.
Who directed Daughter of Keltoum?
Daughter of Keltoum was directed by Mehdi Charef.
Who stars in Daughter of Keltoum?
Daughter of Keltoum stars Cylia Malki, Baya Belal, Jean-Roger Milo, Fatima Ben Saïdane.
When was Daughter of Keltoum released?
Daughter of Keltoum is a 2001 drama film.
Where can I watch Daughter of Keltoum?
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