| Montreal, White City | |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Bachir Bensaddek |
| Producer: | Cédric Bourdeau Stéphane Tanguay |
| Starring: | Karina Aktouf Rabah Aït Ouyahia |
| Music: | Nedjim Bouizzoul |
| Cinematography: | Alex Margineanu |
| Editing: | Patrick Demers |
| Studio: | Productions Kinésis |
| Distributor: | K-Films Amérique |
| Runtime: | 87 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | French Arabic |
Montreal, White City (French: '''Montréal la blanche''') is a Canadian drama film, released in 2016.[1] The narrative feature film debut of documentarian and television director Bachir Bensaddek,[2] the film was based on his own earlier theatrical play.[3]
The film centres on Kahina (Karina Aktouf), a former Algerian pop star who abandoned the country during the Algerian Civil War and emigrated to Canada to live in peace and privacy. One Christmas Eve, however, she gets into a taxi driven by Amokrane (Rabah Aït Ouyahia), a more recent Algerian immigrant who recognizes her, forcing each to confront questions of personal identity and cultural assimilation as their personal stories and dramas collide.[1]
At the 5th Canadian Screen Awards in 2017, Bensaddek received a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.[4]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 12 March 2017 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Bachir Bensaddek | [5] | |
| Prix Iris | 4 June 2017 | Best Director | Bachir Bensaddek | [6] | |
| Best Actress | Karina Aktouf | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Bachir Bensaddek | ||||