The Hidden Woman

The Hidden Woman is a drama about Halima, a pregnant woman who travels to France to find her estranged family members. Accompanied by her partner, Sylvain, she must confront painful memories associated with her family home. The story focuses on the emotional struggle of facing the oppressive atmosphere and strict control imposed by her father, who lived as a social outcast due to his status as a harki.

The film was directed by Bachir Bensaddek and marks the first entry in the chronological list of his directed works. The screenplay was written by María Camila Arias. The main cast features Nailia Harzoune as Halima and Antoine Bertrand as Sylvain, with Rabah Bouberras playing Halima's father. Other cast members include Athéna Henry, Hynda Benabdallah, and Flore Hamidani. Produced by Rectangle Productions and Possibles Média, this co-production between Canada and France has a runtime of 101 minutes.