17, rue BleueMovie
17, rue Bleue is an autobiographical drama about an Algerian immigrant's self-destruction in Paris. In it, director Chad Chenouga recounts how his mother, Adda, came to France as an illegal alien, hoping to escape the haunting secrets of her native land, and seeking a new life of wealth. When Adda falls in love with her employer, a wealthy Parisian named Merlin, she believes her fortune is within reach. But troubles begin when Merlin suddenly dies, leaving behind no clear will. Adda, believing in the Algerian superstition that a beauty mark on her son's hand signifies great wealth to come, throws herself into a losing court battle to win Merlin's estate. As legal defeats mount up, Adda turns to drugs, driving away friends and family members, until she's left with only her son, Chad. When he turns 16, his mother dies from her many years of drug abuse.
About 17, rue Bleue
17, rue Bleue is a 2001 drama movie directed by Chad Chenouga.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 35m, production credits from France, an original language code of FR.
The credited cast includes Lysiane Meis, Abdel Halis, Aimen Ben Ahmed, Nassim Sakhoui. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
