Kandisha (2008): Cast
Kandisha is a 2008 crime horror film directed by Jérôme Cohen-Olivar, starring Amira Casar as Nyla Jayde, Michaël Cohen and David Carradine. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jérôme Cohen-Olivar
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Salaman Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kandisha About?
The premise of Kandisha without spoilers.
Shattered by the loss of her child, brilliant criminal defense attorney Nyla Jayde becomes consumed by grief and takes on a perplexing case that draws on a 14th‑century Moroccan legend. The client claims to be tormented by Kandisha, a vengeful spirit from the ancient folklore, forcing Nyla to confront both the supernatural and her own pain.
Kandisha Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- genie
- spirit
- demon
- 14th century
- criminal
- fear
- supernatural power
- suspense
Kandisha Cast & Characters
Amira Casar leads the cast as Nyla Jayde, with Michaël Cohen as Mehdi Jayde and David Carradine as The American. Directed by Jérôme Cohen-Olivar; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jérôme Cohen-Olivar
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Amira Casar as Nyla Jayde - Michaël Cohen as Mehdi Jayde
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David Carradine as The American -
Hiam Abbass as Mona Bendrissi
Also Starring in Kandisha
· 8 more- Saïd Taghmaoui Dakir Nesri
- Mourad Zaoui Jamil
- Amal Ayouch Dr. Maliki
- Assaad Bouab The Cabalist
- Hassan Essakali The Judge
- Khalid Benchegra Le procureur
- Karim Saidi
- Lénaïc Sarrazin MIKA
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Kandisha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kandisha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kandisha?
Kandisha runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Kandisha released?
Kandisha was released on December 22, 2008.
Who directed Kandisha?
Kandisha was directed by Jérôme Cohen-Olivar.
More films by Jérôme Cohen-Olivar Who is in the cast of Kandisha?
Kandisha stars Amira Casar as Nyla Jayde, Michaël Cohen as Mehdi Jayde and David Carradine as The American, among 12 credited actors.
Does Kandisha have a post-credit scene?
No. Kandisha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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