(17, rue Bleue)

Content: 17, rue Bleue is an autobiographical drama about an Algerian immigrant's self-destruction in Paris. In it, director Chad Chenouga recounts how his mother, Adda, came to France as an illegal alien, hoping to escape the haunting secrets of her native land, and seeking a new life of wealth. When Adda falls in love with her employer, a wealthy Parisian named Merlin, she believes her fortune is within reach. But troubles begin when Merlin suddenly dies, leaving behind no clear will. Adda, believing in the Algerian superstition that a beauty mark on her son's hand signifies great wealth to come, throws herself into a losing court battle to win Merlin's estate. As legal defeats mount up, Adda turns to drugs, driving away friends and family members, until she's left with only her son, Chad. When he turns 16, his mother dies from her many years of drug abuse.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

95 minutes

Year:

2001

Directors:

Chad Chenouga

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Production companies:

ARTE France Cinéma,

BFC Productions,

Canal+,

CNC,

Quo Vadis Cinéma

Actors:

Adda

Chad, teenager

Samir, teenager

Chad, child

Samir, child

Crews:

Production Manager

Director