Keyword Arab Society

Ikach, is a farce in two acts in popular Arabic, written by André Sarrouy and adapted and directed by himself. A critique of marriage in colonial Algeria at a time when women were little taken into account. Cunning of women and stupidity of husbands, on an original soundtrack composed by Mohamed Iguerbouchène.

A harrowing picture of the heritage of colonialism, focusing on a man driven mad by torture but saved by his wife, who restores his sanity and leads the progressive forces to rebuild the village.

The events of the play take place in a comedic framework, where it sheds light on many issues of life that concern society in all its categories, such as the ongoing conflict between ancient customs and the rapid development in aspects of life, and how it was rejected or accepted by members of our Arab community in a comedic character.