Route Algéricaine

Route Algéricaine is a dramatic journey into the heart of the Algerian Sahara, where exhaustion, danger and unexpected encounters shape the lives of its characters. The story follows Slimane, an ageing and seriously ill truck driver, and his assistant, Smaïn, as they transport a cargo through the remote desert. Their journey turns tragic when they are violently attacked and their truck is stolen. Left critically injured, the two men are discovered by Anna, a young French researcher, and her travelling companion, Sofiane, who come to their rescue.

As the journey unfolds, the film explores human vulnerability, solidarity and the uncertainty of life in a harsh and isolated environment. Against the striking backdrop of the Sahara, it offers a portrait of contemporary Algeria through a story of survival, travel and unexpected connections.