FRONT ROW
Algeria, Saudi Arabia, France I 2024 I Arabic dialogue with English subtitles l 86 min
ABOUT FILM
Front Row (2024), directed by Merzak Allouache, is a lively Algerian family dramedy that follows the Bouderbala family during their chaotic beach vacation. The film humorously explores the rivalry between two feuding matriarchs, leading to a series of comedic events that highlight the complexities of family dynamics and the eccentricities of vacation life by the shoreline. Front Row premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it was praised for its imaginative storytelling and dynamic characters. It has also been showcased at other prestigious festivals, including the Red Sea Film Festival and the Cascade Festival of African Films, further solidifying its international acclaim.
Screening: May 1st 20:30 Panora – sal 2
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CAST & CREDITS
Director: Merzak Allouache
Writer: Merzak Allouache
Cast: Nabil Asli, Fatiha Ouared, Idir Benaibouche, Hichem Benmesbah, Kader Affak, Bouchra Roy
Dop: Mohamed Tayeb Laggoune
Producer: Bahia Allouache, Amina Salem Castaing, Merzak Allouache
MERZAK ALLOUACHE
Merzak Allouache was born in Algeria in 1944. He studied filmmaking in Algiers at the National Institute of Cinema and later at IDHEC in Paris. In 1976, he directed his first feature film, Omar Gatlato. Since then, he has made films in both France and Algeria, with his works frequently selected by prestigious international festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Berlinale.