Overview

Algeria, 1994. S. and Lotfi, two friends from childhood, travel through the desert looking for Abou Leila, a dangerous terrorist on the run. Their quest seems absurd, given that the Sahara has not been affected by the wave of attacks. Lofti has only one priority : to keep S. as far from the capital as possible, knowing his friend is too fragile to face more bloodshed. But the closest they get into the desert, the more they will be confronted with their own violence.

Cast

Slimane Benouari, Lyes Salem, Azouz Abdelkader, Fouad Megiraga, Meriem Medjkane, Hocine Mokhtar, Samir Elhakim, Mourad Oudjit

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What is "Abou Leila" about?

Algeria, 1994. S. and Lotfi, two friends from childhood, travel through the desert looking for Abou Leila, a dangerous terrorist on the run. Their quest seems absurd, given that the Sahara has not been affected by the wave of attacks. Lofti has only one priority : to keep S. as far from the capital as possible, knowing his friend is too fragile to face more bloodshed. But the closest they get into the desert, the more they will be confronted with their own violence.

When was "Abou Leila" released?

Abou Leila was released in 2020.

Who stars in "Abou Leila"?

The cast includes Slimane Benouari, Lyes Salem, Azouz Abdelkader, Fouad Megiraga.