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The Harem of Madame Osmane

The Harem of Madame Osmane (2000)

1h 40m | PG-13

⭐ 6.2 / 10

In Algiers in 1993, while the civil war is starting, Mrs Osmane's tenants have to endure her bad temper. Her husband left her and the fear to lose her respectability haunt her. The former member of the Resistance during the Independence War persists in controlling the slightest moves of the households rather than struggle against her own frustrations. Learning her daughter is in love, the possibility of finding herself alone will push her to the limit: The symbolical Mrs Osmane "harem" is about to collapse.

Director: Nadir Moknèche

Studio: Astoria Films

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Carmen Maura

Carmen Maura

as Madama Osmane

Biyouna

Biyouna

as Meriem

Djemel Barek

Djemel Barek

as Sid Ali

Andrée Damant

Andrée Damant

as Mrs. Costa

Afida Tahri

Afida Tahri

as Kheira

Atmen Kelif

Atmen Kelif

as Badreddine