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A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès, is a 2000 Algerian movie, directed by Belkacem Hadjadj. with a runtime of 52 minutes.
A Female Cabby in Sidi Bel-Abbès is an Algerian documentary film following Soumicha, a mother of three who became the only woman taxi driver in Sidi Bel-Abbès after her husband's death left her the sole provider for her family. Forced into a profession traditionally reserved for men, Soumicha navigates the streets of a city convulsed by religious and political violence, her cab a small island of pragmatic courage in a turbulent landscape. The film records her daily experiences with quiet intimacy, offering a portrait of female resilience and defiance against both social convention and physical danger in 1990s Algeria.
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