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Other Cast Ages: The summary omits the ages of Sarah Layssac (born 1983) and Nasomitted-detail

#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film I Still Hide to Smoke (2016), who was the oldest cast member at time of filming, how old were they, and what was their role?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

In the 2016 film "I Still Hide to Smoke" (À mon âge je me cache encore pour fumer), directed by Rayhana Obermeyer, the oldest member of the main cast at the time of filming was the legendary Algerian actress and singer Biyouna (born Baya Bouzar).

Oldest Cast Member Details:

Actor: Biyouna (Baya Bouzar)
Birth Date: September 13, 1952
Age at Time of Filming: Biyouna was 62 to 63 years old during the filming (the movie was shot primarily in 2015 in Greece to simulate Algiers).
Role: She played the role of Aïcha, a character often described as the "oldest" or "doyenne" of the group gathered in the hammam. Aïcha represents the older generation and is frequently depicted as a veteran of the bathhouse, offering a perspective shaped by her age and life experience in Algeria.

Other Notable Cast Ages for Context:

The film features an all-female ensemble (with the exception of minor male roles like the brother, Mohamed). While Biyouna was the senior member of the primary cast, the other lead actresses were significantly younger at the time of filming:

Hiam Abbass (who played the lead role of Fatima) was born in 1960, making her approximately 55 years old.
Faroudja Amazit (who played Madame Mouni, the matchmaker) was born around 1959–1960, making her approximately 55–56 years old.
Nadia Kaci (who played Keltoum) was born in 1970, making her approximately 45 years old.
Fadila Belkebla (who played Samia) was born in 1973, making her approximately 42 years old.
Lina Soualem (who played the 16-year-old pregnant girl Meriem) was born in 1990, making her approximately 25 years old at the time of filming.

Specific Detail regarding Biyouna:
Biyouna is an icon of Algerian cinema and music, known for her deep voice and rebellious spirit. In I Still Hide to Smoke, her role as Aïcha is pivotal for grounding the ensemble in the traditions of the hammam while participating in the candid, often raunchy and political conversations that define the film's sanctuary-like setting. Note that Biyouna recently passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 73.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] The film 'I Still Hide to Smoke' (À mon âge je me cache encore pour fumer) was directed by Rayhana Obermeyer and released in 2016.

[2] Biyouna (Baya Bouzar) was the oldest main cast member.

[3] Biyouna is the stage name of Baya Bouzar.

[4] Biyouna was born on September 13, 1952.

[5] Filming took place primarily in 2015 (released 2016). Born in 1952, Biyouna was 62 or 63.

[6] Biyouna played the character Aïcha.

[7] Hiam Abbass was born November 30, 1960.

[8] Faroudja Amazit's exact birth date is not widely documented, but she plays a mature role (Madame Mouni) and is generally younger than Biyouna.

[9] Nadia Kaci was born in 1970.

[10] Fadila Belkebla was born in 1973.

[11] Lina Soualem was born in 1990.

[12] Biyouna died on November 25, 2025.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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Other Cast Ages

The summary omits the ages of Sarah Layssac (born 1983) and Nassima Benchicou (born 1984), who are also main cast members.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What is the plot of I Still Hide to Smoke?

#02 Did I Still Hide to Smoke win any awards?

#03 Who is the director Rayhana Obermeyer?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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In the 2016 film **"I Still Hide to Smoke"** (*À mon âge je me cache encore pour fumer*), directed by Rayhana Obermeyer, the oldest member of the main cast at the time of filming was the legendary Algerian actress and singer **Biyouna** (born Baya Bouzar). ### Oldest Cast Member Details: * **Actor:** **Biyouna** (Baya Bouzar) * **Birth Date:** September 13, 1952 * **Age at Time of Filming:** Biyouna was **62 to 63 years old** during the filming (the movie was shot primarily in 2015 in Greece to simulate Algiers). * **Role:** She played the role of **Aïcha**, a character often described as the "oldest" or "doyenne" of the group gathered in the hammam. Aïcha represents the older generation and is frequently depicted as a veteran of the bathhouse, offering a perspective shaped by her age and life experience in Algeria. ### Other Notable Cast Ages for Context: The film features an all-female ensemble (with the exception of minor male roles like the brother, Mohamed). While Biyouna was the senior member of the primary cast, the other lead actresses were significantly younger at the time of filming: * **Hiam Abbass** (who played the lead role of **Fatima**) was born in 1960, making her approximately **55 years old**. * **Faroudja Amazit** (who played **Madame Mouni**, the matchmaker) was born around 1959–1960, making her approximately **55–56 years old**. * **Nadia Kaci** (who played **Keltoum**) was born in 1970, making her approximately **45 years old**. * **Fadila Belkebla** (who played **Samia**) was born in 1973, making her approximately **42 years old**. * **Lina Soualem** (who played the 16-year-old pregnant girl **Meriem**) was born in 1990, making her approximately **25 years old** at the time of filming. **Specific Detail regarding Biyouna:** Biyouna is an icon of Algerian cinema and music, known for her deep voice and rebellious spirit. In *I Still Hide to Smoke*, her role as **Aïcha** is pivotal for grounding the ensemble in the traditions of the hammam while participating in the candid, often raunchy and political conversations that define the film's sanctuary-like setting. Note that Biyouna recently passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 73.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The oldest main cast member of I Still Hide to Smoke (2016) was Biyouna (Baya Bouzar), who was born on September 13, 1952. She was approximately 62 to 63 years old during filming (which took place primarily in 2015). She played the role of Aïcha, the doyenne of the hammam. Biyouna passed away on November 25, 2025.

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