143 Sahara Street

In the scorching Algerian Sahara Desert, a quiet oasis blooms on a small roadside teahouse, tended by 74-year-old Malika, who defies the harsh environment with an economy of gestures and words. This intimate documentary film follows Malika's daily life, inviting viewers to inhabit her world, as she weaves a subtle narrative that touches on themes of modernization, capitalism, and the human spirit. With a deep respect for its subject, director Hassen Ferhani crafts a loving portrait of a woman and her desert home, capturing the beauty of light and atmosphere in this stunning landscape.