The Star of Algiers

The Star of Algiers (2016)

Nejma el Djazair

A young musician, Moussa, dreams of becoming the Michael Jackson of Algiers. All he has to offer is his talent and energy, taking his crazy dream on the road with his small band, initially playing at weddings then posh bars and nightclubs. He becomes Algier's new star, but he will soon come face to face with a barbaric, totalitarian form of Islam hijacked by new officials who want to ban him from singing.

Date of release
2016-03-16
Runtime
1h 42m
Director
Mohamed Rachid Benhadj

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