About Cafe Cinematheque International
Doors open at 10:00am for Brunch and Coffee - A discussion with program host Shelly Isaacs follows the film.
This month's film
Viva Laldjerie
(2004 / Algeria / Nadir Mokneche)
This is a story of old and young in Algeria told through a mother and daughter hiding out in a hotel from local terrorists. We follow pretty Goucem (Lubna Azabal), 27, through the urban landscape of modern-day Algiers as she attempts to assert her own version of a liberated lifestyle. She battles daily with the conflict of a new Algiers; pitting traditional life against the rapidly modernizing city. Goucem is contrasted by her more traditional mother, Papicha played by Biyouna who is an ex-singer longing for her cabaret and for an Algeria of days gone by. Fifi (Nadia Kaci), the women's neighbor at the hotel, adds more color to this story as an energetic prostitute who keeps herself busy with wealthy men twenty- four hours a day.
At 10am join us for brunch, inspired by the film. Algeria Is Located In Northern Africa On The Mediterranean Sea, The Land Of Couscous, Dates, Figs, Olives, Spices Such As Cumin & Coriander And The Famous Sahara Dessert. However, With The French Invasion In 1830, Baguettes And Cauliglower Gratin Are Still Presnt In Its Cuisine. Come And Enjoy Some Chlada Fakya (Fruit Medley), Algerian Cooked Carrot Salad, Cucumber and yogurt soup, Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Fresh Mint, and other surprises.
A post film discussion will be facilitated by Shelly Issacs, who teaches foreign language film appreciation from cultural and historical perspectives, at Florida International University, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
General admission is $10, FLIFF Members $8.
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