Queen Zaphira is the central political and emotional figure in Algiers. She wants to fight the occupation, protects her son Prince Yahia, confronts Aruj Barbarossa over King Salim Toumi’s murder, and rejects marriage while mourning. Her defense of Yahia’s claim places her at the heart of the city’s crisis.
Adila Bendimerad has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2012. Signature works include Dans le ventre du léviathan, Still Burning, The Last Queen. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
