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Mitidja Memories
Yasmina Khadra•2 min read
Djamila tends her family's orange groves in the Mitidja Plain. When historian Jean arrives documenting colonial-era agriculture, she shows him that some roots grow deeper than history. 'El jdhour ma yetqal'ouche' (الجذور ما يتقلعوش) - Roots can't be pulled.
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Oran Oranges
Yasmina Khadra•3 min read
Nassima sells oranges at Oran's souk. When agricultural engineer Fouad arrives to modernize orchards, she teaches him that some harvests can't be mechanized. 'El bortuqal yehki' (البرتقال يحكي) - Oranges speak.
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