Un toit, Une famille (Arabic: óÃÂààùçæÃÂé) is an Algerian film musical film directed by Rabah Laradji, written by Rachid Benallal, and produced by the ONCIC. The film, presented as a feature-length/tv film from 1981âÂÂ1982, depicts housing difficulties and family solidarity in Algeria.
Selim Mechoubine, a 28-year-old eldest son in a large family, lives in cramped quarters with his siblings at his parents' house. Longing to get married, he faces a housing crisis. To find a place to live, he must navigate a series of administrative procedures, searches, and obstacles that form the central drama of the film.
The film is part of a national production led by ONCIC and deals with a major social issue in Algeria: the housing crisis and its family and social repercussions. The direction and cast reflect the early 1980s period, during which Algerian cinema often explored social and family issues.
According to biographical notes and professional profiles, Faouzi B. Saichi received the "Best Actor Award" for his performance in this film at the Carthage Film Festival (1982).