Movie

Ali in Wonderland

★ 9.5(2)19802h 9m

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Good to know

Director: Ahmed Rachedi
Release date: 1980-12-17
Runtime: 2h 9m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Algeria
Studio: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

About Ali in Wonderland

Ali in Wonderland is a 1980 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Ahmed Rachedi, starring Djelloul Beghoura, Mustapha El Anka and Saïd Hilmi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ali in Wonderland in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the 1980s, barely 18 years after Algeria's independence, Algerian immigration to France massively fueled the construction industry, responding to a demand for hard, undervalued labor. Behind the idea of "selective immigration," these men were recruited primarily for their bras and their knock-kneed hands, shaped by construction sites. Invisible yet essential, they built roads, buildings, and infrastructure, often at the cost of precarious conditions. Ali, an Algerian crane operator in France, philosophically accepts the harassment faced by immigrants like himself on construction sites and in daily life. He hopes to escape his situation with the money he wins in the lottery, and from the top of his crane, he allows himself to dream, observing the world through binoculars. One day, the jackpot falls...

Cast

Djelloul Beghoura

Ali

Mustapha El Anka

Saïd Hilmi

Salah

Corinne Brodbeck

Thérèse

Albert Delpy

Jean-Christophe

Larbi Zekkal

Mustapha Kateb

Ahmed Snoussi

Ahmed

Henri Poirier

Andrée Tainsy

Jean Valmont

Donato Bastos

Themes & keywords

algerianeo-colonialismworking immigrantsmigratory workersdjazairalgerian diasporapoor workerssociological comedyfrench immigration history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ali in Wonderland in Canada?+

Ali in Wonderland is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ali in Wonderland on Netflix?+

Ali in Wonderland is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Ali in Wonderland?+

Ali in Wonderland has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Who stars in Ali in Wonderland?+

Ali in Wonderland stars Djelloul Beghoura, Mustapha El Anka, Saïd Hilmi, Corinne Brodbeck and Albert Delpy.

When did Ali in Wonderland come out?+

Ali in Wonderland is a 1980 movie directed by Ahmed Rachedi.

What genre is Ali in Wonderland?+

Ali in Wonderland is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Ali in Wonderland?+

Ali in Wonderland was directed by Ahmed Rachedi.