Inch'Allah Dimanche (2001)
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67% of users liked it
(655 ratings)
Set in 1974, when the French government decided to allow the families of Algerian men working in France to legally emigrate to join them, Inch'Allah Dimanche tells the story of one such family. Upon arriving in France with her three children, Zouina (Fejra Deliba), is sent off to live in a house… More Set in 1974, when the French government decided to allow the families of Algerian men working in France to legally emigrate to join them, Inch'Allah Dimanche tells the story of one such family. Upon arriving in France with her three children, Zouina (Fejra Deliba), is sent off to live in a house that her husband has rented for them. Unfortunately, she quickly realizes that her husband has no intention of allowing her to see the country as it exists outside of the house, and is prohibited from leaving. Without friends and family and constantly under the surveillance of her domineering mother-in-law, Zouina finds her only source of relief is Sunday -- the film's title translates to "Thank God for Sunday!" -- when her husband takes his mother out for the day and Zouina and the children are able to explore the outside world. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- Directed By
- Yamina Benguigui
- Written By
- Yamina Benguigui
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 2001 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 17, 2004
- Studio
- Film Movement
Critic Reviews
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Lisa Nesselson, Variety
A topnotch central perf by the attractive and convincing Fejria Deliba combines with well-observed details that bring the tricky assimilation of a generation of immigrants to life.
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Marta Barber, Miami Herald
There's a warmth to Inch' Allah Dimanche that transcends its many character-development flaws.
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