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Algeria, 1516.
The pirate Aruj Barbarossa frees Algiers from the tyranny of the Spanish and seizes power over the kingdom. Rumor has it he murdered the King Salim Toumi, despite their alliance.
Against all odds, one woman will stand up to him: Queen Zaphira.
Between history and legend, this woman’s journey tells of a struggle, of personal and political turmoil endured for the sake of Algiers.
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Damien Ounouri.
Co-directed by Damien Ounouri
Damien Ounouri is an Algerian director based in Algiers. He studied cinema theory, developing its practical application as a self-taught skill.
His documentary FIDAI (2012), co-produced by the Chinese director Jia Zhang-Ke, had its premiere at the Toronto TIFF and was shown in cinemas throughout France.
His medium-length film KINDIL EL BAHR (2016) had its premiere at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and was broadcast on ARTE.
He also directs video-clips and commercials, teaches at cinematographic workshops, and is Associate Producer for TAJ INTAJ (Algeria). THE LAST QUEEN is his first full-length feature film.
A pulsating portrait of a heroine from the past, boasting sumptuous period costumes and sets, well-choreographed fight sequences and strong-willed female characters, all amidst a backdrop of flesh, blood and bones. CineEuropaCine Europa
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