A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès (2000)
The only female cab driver in her city!
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: July 3, 2000
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
More Films in Genre: Documentary
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.