El Jaïda

El Jaïda

2017 · 110 min · History

Four women meet at Dar Joued on the eve of Independence. With different ages and social conditions, they are condemned to live together under the authority and injustice of their jailer: "El Jaida". They will share memories of the outside world, joy, emotions and distress of their daily lives.

Directed by Abdelaziz Ben Mlouka

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