Samia
Nov 15, 2000 · 1h 13m
Director
Philippe FauconOverview
Samia is a teenage girl belonging to a family of Algerian Muslims who have settled in the southern French town of Marseilles. Although lured by the pleasures and opportunities that contemporary Western culture offers her, Samia is continually restrained by her family. Naturally, they expect her to follow their traditions to the letter and, for a woman, this means staying at home all day looking after their men folk. In the end, Samia has no option but to rebel against her family and find a new life for herself…
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About Samia
What is Samia about?
Samia is a teenage girl belonging to a family of Algerian Muslims who have settled in the southern French town of Marseilles. Although lured by the pleasures and opportunities that contemporary Western culture offers her, Samia is continually restrained by her family. Naturally, they expect her to follow their traditions to the letter and, for a woman, this means staying at home all day looking…
When was Samia released?
Samia was released on November 15, 2000.
How long is Samia?
Samia runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
Who directed Samia?
Samia was directed by Philippe Faucon.
Who is in the cast of Samia?
The cast of Samia includes Lynda Benahouda (Samia), Mohamed Chabane-Chaouche (Yacine), Kheira Oualhaci (Halima, la mère), Nadia El Koutei (Amel, la grande soeur) and Yamina Amri (La tante).