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Karim + Hadjer Samuel Matteau 2015

Karim + Hadjer

Samuel Matteau / 2015 / 9 min. / Canada/Algeria / Film without dialogue

Synopsis

Once upon a time, in an Algeria divided between tradition and modernity, two young adults named Karim and Hadjer could not love each other free. Through the trials that will be on their way, it is the very meaning of their love that they will have to learn to rediscover and redefine.

Cast & Crew

Director: Samuel Matteau
Screenplay: Samuel Matteau
Cinematographer: Samuel Matteau
Editor: René Caron
Sound: Michaël Pineault
Music: Mathieu Robineau et Mathieu Campagna
Cast: Samy Benhalla et Ghyzlene Boukaila

Genre

Fiction

Topics

Cultural diversity, Romance, Religion and spirituality

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Biography

Samuel Matteau is a filmmaker based in Québec City. In 2012, he delivered a touching portrait of his mother in the poignant documentary Le combat silencieux. Ailleurs, his first feature film, was released in 2018.

Filmography

2013
La cité 1, 2, 3, 4 / min.

2012
Le combat silencieux / 52 min.

2011
Jérôme / min.

2011
Trop / 11 min.

2010
Chargé / 5 min.

Festivals

Festival du Film Arabe de Fameck, Algérie
Cinema on the Bayou États-Unis
Festival du Film Court de Troyes, France

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Photo Gallery - Karim + Hadjer Samuel Matteau 2015

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