عمر قتلتوا الرجلة (1976): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1976, عمر قتلتوا الرجلة is a notable film directed by Merzak Allouache.

What it’s about. A watershed film, Omar Gatlato held a mirror up to Algerian male culture and the mirror cracked. The title refers to the expression "gatlato al-rujula," or, roughly, "machismo killed him" and the film's mordant insights into male posturing and alienation in Algerian society animate this bit of folk wisdom. In mock documentary style, a young man recounts with wry commentary a typical day in his life in the Bab el-Oued quarter of Algiers, while the camera playfully shows a different story. In following Omar and his friends in their pursuit of happiness, the film examines with shrewd humor the gang values of urban youth; their passion for popular culture (soccer, "Hindoo" movies, Rai concerts), their hidden fear of women, and their social insecurity in an environment where they are marginalized.

Who’s in it. عمر قتلتوا الرجلة stars Boualem Benani as Omar Gatlato.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, عمر قتلتوا الرجلة has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch عمر قتلتوا الرجلة page.