AÏCHA
In the northern suburbs of Paris stands a ghetto housing estate, with countless façades of dilapidated tower blocks. A multiracial community has taken root there, while most native French families have left. In Tower 216 live the “Bouamazza” family, French of Algerian origin. Aïcha, 25, their eldest daughter, is held up as an example throughout the estate. But Aïcha can no longer bear the weight of her community, wants to spread her wings, and claim her independence on the other side of the ring road…
Festival de la Fiction TV de La Rochelle: Special Jury Prize 2008
CIVIS Media Prize: Award · 2010
Young Talent of the Year Award: Sofia Essaïdi · 2010
Date:
3 March 2026
Director:
Yamina BENGUIGUIScreenwriters:
Yamina BENGUIGUI, originally inspired by Yamina BENGUIGUI and Dominique LANCELOTCast:
Sofia ESSAÏDI, Amidou, Biyouna, Rabia MOKKEDEM, Farida KHELFA, with the participation of Jean BENGUIGUI, Axel KIENER, Cyrielle CLAIR, Bibi NACERIDuration:
90 minRelease date:
May 13, 2009Broadcaster:
France 2Partners:
Auteurs Associés – France Télévisions – ACSE – Région Ile-de-France - CNC Festival de la Fiction TV de La Rochelle
