Alea Jacarandas
In the streets of Algiers, jacaranda trees bloom like shards of memory.Following in the footsteps of his father, Ameziane, a writer haunted by these purple trees, Hassen Ferhani explores the city, legacy and love.A rich and intimate quest in which writing, filming or choosing beauty become acts of resistance.
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In the streets of Algiers, jacaranda trees bloom like shards of memory. Following in the footsteps of his father, Ameziane, a writer haunted by these purple trees, Hassen Ferhani explores the city, legacy and love. A rich and intimate quest in which writing, filming or choosing beauty become acts of resistance.
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- Release date
- Apr 19, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
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- Language
- Arabic, French
- Country
- Algeria, France
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