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The Citadel

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In the small Algerian village of El Kalaa, where the traditional practice of men marrying multiple women is still observed, simple-minded Kaddour (Khaled Barkat) is infatuated with one of the town cobbler's wives. Following the instructions of a soothsayer, Kaddour cuts off a lock of her hair to cast a spell to win her, which angers the villagers. To keep the peace, Kaddour's adoptive father, Sidi (Djillali Ain-Tedeles), agrees to either find a bride for his son or divorce his four spouses.
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Synopsis In the small Algerian village of El Kalaa, where the traditional practice of men marrying multiple women is still observed, simple-minded Kaddour (Khaled Barkat) is infatuated with one of the town cobbler's wives. Following the instructions of a soothsayer, Kaddour cuts off a lock of her hair to cast a spell to win her, which angers the villagers. To keep the peace, Kaddour's adoptive father, Sidi (Djillali Ain-Tedeles), agrees to either find a bride for his son or divorce his four spouses.
Director
Mohamed Chouikh
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 35m