The Harem of Madame Osmane (Le harem de Mme Osmane) 23 years old

In Algiers in 1993, while the civil war is starting, Mrs Osmane's tenants have to endure her bad temper. Her husband left her and the fear to lose her respectability haunt her. The former member of the Resistance during the Independence War persists in controlling the slightest moves of the households rather than struggle against her own frustrations. Learning her daughter is in love, the possibility of finding herself alone will push her to the limit: The symbolical Mrs Osmane "harem" is about to collapse.

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The Harem of Madame Osmane Cast

Name Character
Carmen Maura She was 54, now 78 years old as Madama Osmane
Atmen Kelif He was 32, now 56 years old as Badreddine
Nadia Kaci She was 30, now 54 years old as La rouquine (red-haired girl)
Biyouna She was 47, now 71 years old as Meriem

The Harem of Madame Osmane Crew

Name Department
Hélène Louvart as Director of Photography. She was 36 (now 60) years old Camera
Nadir Moknèche as Director. He was 35 (now 59) years old Directing
Nadir Moknèche as Scenario Writer. He was 35 (now 59) years old Writing
The Harem of Madame Osmane poster
The Harem of Madame Osmane (23 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, July 12, 2000
  • Runtime: 100 minutes