Rachida
2003, Arabic. Directed by Yamina Bachir-Chouikh.
Rachida, a young and self-assured teacher at an elementary school, becomes the target of terrorists when she refuses to place a bomb in her classroom. This acclaimed debut feature offers a unique glimpse into the lives of ordinary citizens in Algeria, where terrorism was commonplace during the civil conflict of the 1990s.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 8 January 2003
- Country
- Algeria
- Written by
- Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
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Rachida runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Rachida isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rachida?
If you liked Rachida, try Hounddog, The Safety of Objects, Iron Jawed Angels.
Who directed Rachida?
Rachida (2003) was directed by Yamina Bachir-Chouikh and stars Ibtissem Djouadi, Bahia Rachedi, Rachida Messaoui En.