The King of Algiers explained

The King of Algiers
Native Name:
Translation:Omar the Strawberry
Director:Elias Belkeddar
Producer:Mourad Belkeddar
Hugo Sélignac[1]
Music:Sofiane Saïdi
Cinematography:André Chemetoff
Editing:Simon Jacquet
Studio:Iconoclast Films
Chi-Fou-Mi
Distributor:StudioCanal
Runtime:92 minutes
Country:France
Language:French, Arabic
Budget:$5.490.000[2]
Gross:$2,199,216

The King of Algiers (French: '''Omar la fraise'''|lit=Omar the Strawberry) is a 2023 French crime comedy film directed by Elias Belkeddar in his directorial debuts, starring Reda Kateb and Benoît Magimel.[3] The film premiered on 20 May 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. It was released in France on 24 May 2023.

Synopsis

The story centers on Omar, also known as Omar la Fraise, a former gangster who finds himself on the run in Algiers after being sentenced to 20 years in prison by the French authorities. Omar settled in Algeria with his partner in crime, Roger. Transitioning away from their criminal activities, they attempt to lead a normal life.[4]

Cast

Production

Written by the director and Jérôme Pierrat, produced by Iconoclast Films and Chi-Fou-Mi Productions (of the Mediawan Group), in co-production with France 2 Cinéma. It is being distributed by StudioCanal.

Release

The King of Algiers had its world premiere in a Midnight Screening within the Official Selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2023.[5] The film was theatrically released in France on 24 May 2023.[6]

Critical reception

On AlloCiné, the film holds an average Press rating of 3.4/5.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The King of Algiers . Box Office Mojo . 28 July 2023 . 28 July 2023.
  2. Web site: The King Of Algiers – Data, trailer, platforms, cast . CineVista Blog . 28 July 2023.
  3. Web site: 14 April 2023 . Omar la Fraise, an action comedy with Reda Kateb and Benoît Magimel at Cannes 2023 – Our opinion . Sortiraparis.com.
  4. Web site: Review: The King of Algiers . . Bałaga . Marta . 25 May 2023 . 28 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Medouni . Ali . Omar la fraise : une avant-première mémorable à Cannes . Vinyculture . 21 May 2023 . fr . 28 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Grierson . Tim . Critic . Senior US . 'The King Of Algiers': Cannes Review . Screen . 28 July 2023 . 28 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Omar la fraise . AlloCiné . 28 July 2023 . fr . 28 July 2023.