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L'Obstacle
Genres
ComedyRomance
Overview
Algerian youth of the 1960s, straddling traditional South Mediterranean and Western culture and the desire for emancipation of younger generations to find true love.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
14 min
Release Date
1965-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mohamed Chouikh
Anissa Mezaguer
Ahmed Benmensour
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