02 Jan 1989
Perfect Image?
Two actresses take us through a series of 'raps' and sketches about what it means to be beautiful and black.
Leila and the Others
The story of Algerian women trying to live in 1970s Algeria where the society is between conservative values and progressive modern Algeria.
Top Billed Cast
Nadia Samir Leila
Biyouna Malika
Doudja Abdoun Lala Aïcha
Chafia Boudraa Yamina, la mère de Meriem
وردية حمتوش La femme du bus
Ahmed Benaissa 
Fawzi B. Saichi 
Namoun Madani 
Aida Guechoud Meriem
Djorha Bachene Wahiba Chamekh Nabila petite soeur de Meriem
Mohamed Lechaa Ahmed Filali Said Bensalma
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