Overview
Bab El-Oued, a popular district of Algiers, in 1989, a few months after the riots. Boualem works at night in a bakery and steals the loudspeaker that was installed on his roof and was broadcasting the Imam's word... therefore preventing him from sleeping. This blunder is taken as a pretext by the Islamists to put the district under their control...
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Bab El Oued City?
Bab El Oued City was directed by Merzak Allouache.
Where was Bab El Oued City produced?
It was produced by companies including Flash Back Audiovisuel, La Sept Cinéma, Les Matins Films, ZDF, Thelma Film in Algeria.
Bab El Oued City Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Bab El Oued City wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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