Overview
Returning to Paris, a man moves through memories of his past and surreal fragments of the present, searching for connection with his estranged father. On his journey, he meets a French-Algerian woman. As their intimacy grows, he is confronted with his shame and fears while exploring his lost Arab identity… Behind Paris is Algiers.
Director and cast
- Riz Ahmed as Mounir
- Souheila Yacoub as Hafzia
- Yousfi Henine as Mounir's Father
- Isabelle Adjani as Cabaret Performer
- Sandor Funtek as Hafzia's Friend
- Suzy Bemba as Hafzia's Friend
- Soumaye Bocoum as Hafzia's Friend
- Aissatou Diallo Sagna as Hafzia's Friend
- Abdelrani Bendaher as Pinball Crew
- Jamil McCraven as Pinball Crew
Comments
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