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Algerian Director Merzak Allouache Talks About Latest Pic 'Front Row'

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Algerian directing legend Merzak Allouache honored at Red Sea Film Festival for his new social comedy 'Front Row' about feuding matriarchs at the beach
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  • At 82, Allouache is Algeria's most acclaimed director with a career spanning over 6 decades - proving he's still got the chops to deliver biting social commentary
  • In 'Front Row,' Allouache takes on the high-stakes battle for the best spot at the beach, as two strong-willed older women vie for dominance in this hilarious satire of class and culture
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Merzak Allouache, 'Front Row'
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