Rachida is a 2002 Algerian drama film directed by Yamina Bachir.
It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
[1] The film was also the first 35mm full-length feature directed by an Algerian woman that was released widespread.
Like most of her countrymen, she thinks the conflict which is bleeding out her country does not affect her, until the day she is confronted by a group of terrorists that includes a former student of hers, Sofiane.
She saves her life miraculously and takes refuge in a nearby village.