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Daughter of Keltoum (2001)

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A 19 year-old Swiss woman travels to her birthplace—an isolated, barren Berber settlement in the mountainous desert landscape of Algeria—to find her biological mother, whom she has never met. The perilous journey immerses her in a world virtually untouched by contemporary society, one that still clings to tribal mores and strict religious codes of conduct.

Release Date
September 13, 2001
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
7.4/10 (12 votes)

Director: Mehdi Charef

Cast: Cylia Malki, Baya Belal, Jean-Roger Milo, Fatima Ben Saïdane, Déborah Lamy, Mostefa Zerguine, Lotfi Yahya Jedidi, Samira Draa

Production: Cinétévé, ARTE France Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+ Horizons, To Do Today Productions
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Daughter of Keltoum

Daughter of Keltoum

7.4
106 min

A 19 year-old Swiss woman travels to her birthplace—an isolated, barren Berber settlement in the mountainous desert landscape of Algeria—to find her biological mother, whom she has never met. The perilous journey immerses her in a world virtually untouched by contemporary society, one that still clings to tribal mores and strict religious codes of conduct.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Release Date9/13/2001
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Cast

Cylia Malki

as Rallia

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Baya Belal

Jean-Roger Milo

as Djibril

Fatima Ben Saïdane

Déborah Lamy

Mostefa Zerguine

Lotfi Yahya Jedidi

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Samira Draa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daughter of Keltoum about?

A 19 year-old Swiss woman travels to her birthplace—an isolated, barren Berber settlement in the mountainous desert landscape of Algeria—to find her biological mother, whom she has never met. The peri…

How long is Daughter of Keltoum?

1h 46m

When was Daughter of Keltoum released?

September 13, 2001

Who directed Daughter of Keltoum?

Mehdi Charef

Who stars in Daughter of Keltoum?

Cylia Malki, Baya Belal, Jean-Roger Milo

What genre is Daughter of Keltoum?

Drama