Alea Jacarandas

A quiet, reflective walk through memory and city streets, where beauty and grief mingle in unhurried, intimate observation.

Directed by

Hassen Ferhani

Genres

Documentary

Overview

In the streets of Algiers, jacaranda trees bloom like shards of memory. Following in the footsteps of his father, Ameziane, a writer haunted by these purple trees, Hassen Ferhani explores the city, legacy and love. A rich and intimate quest in which writing, filming or choosing beauty become acts of resistance.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Memory, family, identity, art

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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