Papicha

1h 48m · 2019 · Directed by Mounia Meddour · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

Papicha (2019) runs 1h 48m, directed by Mounia Meddour. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War keep her from experiencing a normal life. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to put on a fashion show.

Genres: Drama

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)