El Manara (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2004, El Manara is a drama film directed by Belkacem Hadjadj.
What it’s about. Three young friends—a girl (Asma) and two boys (Fawzi and Ramdane)—bound by a loving friendship, lead a carefree life. The riots of October 1988, the repression, the democratic explosion, and the Islamist drift that followed turn their lives upside down. Fawzi, a journalist involved in the independent press movement, and Ramdane, a doctor sensitive to the concerns of ordinary people, drift apart, separate, and find themselves caught up in a confrontation that is beyond their control. Asma tries in vain to prevent the trio from breaking up... But none of the three emerges unscathed...
Who’s in it. El Manara stars Khaled Benaissa as Fawzi, Sofia Nouacer Kouninef as Bouchra, Samia Meziane as Asma and Hichem Mesbah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, El Manara sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Manara page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Manara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Manara (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Manara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Manara worth watching?
- El Manara holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Manara?
- El Manara stars Khaled Benaissa, Sofia Nouacer Kouninef, Samia Meziane, Hichem Mesbah and Tarek Hadj Abdelhafid.
- When was El Manara released?
- El Manara was released in 2004.