Les Vacances de l'apprenti

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Les Vacances de l'apprenti, is a 1999 Algerian movie, directed by Benamar Bakhti, and starring Yahia Benmabrouk, Smail "Zabata" Laissaoui. Biyouna.

Overview

Les Vacances de l'apprenti is a 1999 Algerian comedy-thriller and a tribute to the beloved late actor Hadj Abderrahmane, who brought the iconic Inspector Tahar to life in the 1960s and 1970s. The film follows the former apprentice of the legendary Inspector Tahar — now the grown detective Inspector Yahia — as he conducts what turns out to be his most unexpected final investigation in the coastal city of Bejaia. The story unfolds with the comedic warmth and light suspense that defined the classic Inspector Tahar films, while paying loving homage to a cornerstone of Algerian cinema. A surprise twist ending adds a satisfying sting to this nostalgic farewell to a golden era of Algerian comedy.

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