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‘Algiers’ Review: An Occasionally Tense Social Thriller
VarietyStory by Peter Debruge
scrn logline
A working-class Algiers neighborhood is rocked by a shocking child abduction in this tense social thriller inspired by true events.
beat sheet
- Director Damien Odoul's unsettling film is based on a real-life case that sparked nationwide outrage in Algeria over child safety issues.
- Lead actress Souhila Mallem delivers a gripping performance that's already generating Oscar buzz for her raw, emotional portrayal of a mother grappling with the aftermath.
call sheet
Damien Odoul, Souhila Mallem, Algiers, Algiers