---
title: 'La Citadelle (1988)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Mohamed Chouikh'
released: '1988-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 96
genres:
  - 'Comedy'
countries:
  - 'Algeria'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/la-citadelle-1988'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122125/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# La Citadelle (1988)

1988 · 96 min · Comedy · Algeria

Original title: القلعة

## Synopsis

La Citadelle is a 1988 Algerian film written and directed by Mohamed Chouikh. A tragi-comedy set against the background of sexual inequality, it traces the amorous adventures of the young Kaddour, whose arranged marriage is intended as a lesson taught to him by his elders. Starring Djilali Ain-Tedeles, it won the prize for Best Cinematography at the 11th FESPACO held at Ouagadougou in 1989.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Mohamed Chouikh](https://cinepixo.com/people/mohamed-chouikh)
- **Screenplay:** [Mohamed Chouikh](https://cinepixo.com/people/mohamed-chouikh)
- **Editor:** [Yamina Bachir](https://cinepixo.com/people/yamina-bachir)

## Cast

- [Mohamed Bouamari](https://cinepixo.com/people/mohamed-bouamari)
- [Khaled Barkat](https://cinepixo.com/people/khaled-barkat)

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