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Independence & Modern Algeria
Djamila Sahraoui
Cinema & Film
Modern VoicesFilm director of women and societyNational / Algeria-wide
Known for: Barakat!; Yema.
Historical significance
She strengthened the place of women's perspectives in Algerian cinema and linked social questions to deeply human stories.
Their story
Djamila Sahraoui tells intimate stories about women, care and moral courage. Her films often look at how people protect one another when society feels fragile.
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Known for: Barakat!; Yema.