A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès (2000)

The only female cab driver in her city!

A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès (2000) poster

When her husband died Soumicha, mother of three, had to earn a living. She became the only woman taxi driver in Sidi Bel-Abbès, Algeria. This film accompanies Soumicha around a city where religious and political violence rages, and records her experiences in a job normally reserved for men.

Director: Belkacem Hadjadj
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Anouar Brahem, Messaoud Bellemou
Production: Les Films de la Passerelle, Machaho Production
Country: Algeria, Belgium
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

africa, sociology, algeria, women's rights, maghreb

More Films by Director: Belkacem Hadjadj
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès about?
When her husband died Soumicha, mother of three, had to earn a living. She became the only woman taxi driver in Sidi Bel-Abbès, Algeria. This film accompanies Soumicha around a city where religious and political violence rages, and records her experiences in a job normally reserved for men.
Who directed A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès?
A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès was directed by Belkacem Hadjadj.
How long is A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès?
A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès?
A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès is a Documentary film.
Where was A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès produced?
A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès was produced in Algeria, Belgium.