The King of Algiers
2023 film directed by Elias Belkeddar
The King of Algiers (French: Omar la fraise, lit. 'Omar the Strawberry') is a 2023 French crime comedy film directed by Elias Belkeddar in his directorial debut, starring Reda Kateb and Benoît Magimel. The film premiered on 20 May 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. It was released in France on 24 May 2023.
Synopsis
The story centers on Omar, also known as Omar la Fraise, a former gangster who finds himself on the run in Algiers after being sentenced to 20 years in prison by the French authorities. Omar settled in Algeria with his partner in crime, Roger. Transitioning away from their criminal activities, they attempt to lead a normal life.
Cast
Reda Kateb as Omar the Strawberry
Benoît Magimel as Roger
Meriem Amiar as Zohra / Samia
Production
Written by the director and Jérôme Pierrat, produced by Iconoclast Films and Chi-Fou-Mi Productions (of the Mediawan Group), in co-production with France 2 Cinéma. StudioCanal distributed it.
Release
The King of Algiers had its world premiere in a Midnight Screening within the Official Selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2023. The film was theatrically released in France on 24 May 2023.
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