On Gold and Silver

At a glance

On Gold and Silver, is a 2020 Algerian movie, directed by Asma Benazouz. with a runtime of 22 minutes.

Overview

On Gold and Silver is an Algerian drama directed by Asma Benazouz, offering a compassionate dual portrait of two single mothers navigating hardship in a crumbling apartment building in Algiers. Dahbia pours her energy into securing a brighter future for her young son Naoufel, while her own daughter Chahra carries the same fierce hope for her little girl Douaa. Benazouz draws a quietly powerful parallel between the two women's lives — their shared struggles, their resilience, and their determination to break a cycle of poverty and give their children a different fate. A tender and emotionally honest film about motherhood, solidarity, and survival.

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