Le Harem de Madame Osmane


1h 40m 2000

Brief Synopsis

In 1993 Algiers, as civil war looms on the horizon, former freedom fighter Madame Osmane runs her apartment building with an iron fist. Determined to be respected despite the absence of a man of the house, Madame Osmane imposes her tyranical will on her daughter Sakina, maid Meriem and the other wom

Film Details

Also Known As
Harem de Madame Osmane, Harem de Mme Osmane, Le, Harem of Madame Osmane, Le Harem de Mme Osmane
Genre
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Drama
Release Date
2000
Production Company
France 3 Cinéma; France TTlTvisions Distribution; StudioCanal; Tornasol Films
Distribution Company
OcTan Films
Location
Morocco

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

In 1993 Algiers, as civil war looms on the horizon, former freedom fighter Madame Osmane runs her apartment building with an iron fist. Determined to be respected despite the absence of a man of the house, Madame Osmane imposes her tyranical will on her daughter Sakina, maid Meriem and the other women who live in her building. But Madame Osmane's characteristic ferociousness will eventually lead to tragic consequences.

Film Details

Also Known As
Harem de Madame Osmane, Harem de Mme Osmane, Le, Harem of Madame Osmane, Le Harem de Mme Osmane
Genre
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Drama
Release Date
2000
Production Company
France 3 Cinéma; France TTlTvisions Distribution; StudioCanal; Tornasol Films
Distribution Company
OcTan Films
Location
Morocco

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States February 2000

Released in United States May 2000

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (European Film Market) February 9-20, 2000.

Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (market) May 10-21, 2000.

Feature directorial debut for Nadir Mokneche.

Released in United States February 2000 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (European Film Market) February 9-20, 2000.)

Released in United States May 2000 (Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (market) May 10-21, 2000.)