Algiers (Arabic: 196 متر, romanized: 196 mitr, lit. '196 metres') is a 2024 mystery thriller film written, scored, co-edited and directed by Chakib Taleb-Bendiab in his directorial debut. An international co-production between Algeria, Tunisia, and France, the film stars Meriem Medjkane, Nabil Asli and Hichem Mesbah. It won the Grand Prix Award at the 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival.
It was selected as the Algerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
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Synopsis
Dounia is a professional psychiatrist who, together with police inspector Sami, navigates the disturbing shadows of Algeria's past to unravel the mystery of a girl's disappearance.
Technical details
Original title: 196 Meters (Algiers)
Native title (Arabic): 196 متر
Directed by: Chakib Taleb-Bendiab
Country: Algeria
Year of release: 2024
Runtime: 93 minutes
Production / Distribution: Temple Production, Clandestino Production, Dinosaures, CADC, Institut Français d’Algérie, Praxis Films
Format / Color: Color
Genre: Drama / Historical fiction
Cast
Meriem Medjkane
Nabil Asli
Hichem Mesbah
Ali Namous
Chahrazad Kracheni
Slimane Benouari
Mahfoud Berkane
Aziz Boukrouni
Hamida Aït el Hadj
Brahim Derris
Niddal El Mellouhi
Mohamed Frimehdi
Slimane Bourdous
Souad Sebki
Production
Principal photography took place in early June 2022 in Algiers, Algeria.
Release
It had its world premiere on August 9, 2024, at the 28th Rhode Island International Film Festival. The distribution rights were sold to K-Films Amérique for release in Canadian theaters, while Mad Solutions acquired international rights.