Papicha is a 2019 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Mounia Meddour.

[2] It was selected as the Algerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

[4] Set in the 1990s during the Algerian Civil War, Papicha tells the story of Nedjma, an 18-year-old student who loves fashion and going out with her girlfriends.

Her life changes after a dramatic attack and Nedjma decides to create a fashion show as a symbol of resistance.

The website's consensus reads: "A view of societal turmoil through the lens of a young woman's experiences, Papicha acts as a compelling calling card for debuting writer-director Mounia Meddour Gens.