Montreal-based distributor K-Films Amérique has acquired Canadian rights to Algerian multi-hyphenate Chakib Taleb Bendiab’s upcoming thriller “Algiers” that delves into the local phenomenon of child abduction.

“Algiers,” which will go by the title “196 métres” in France, is set to have its theatrical release in movie theatres in Québec in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a statement.

K-Films Amérique is an indie distributor which services the Canadian province of Quebec where French is the official language.

The Canada deal for “Algiers” was negotiated at the Cannes Marché du Film by the film’s Canadian executive producer Patricia Chica of Flirt Films and K-Films Amérique Louis Dussault.

As previously announced, “Algiers,” which is now in post, will be distributed theatrically throughout the Arab world by Cairo-based Mad Distribution. Mad World is handling world sales rights on “Algiers” outside Canada.

In “Algiers” the kidnapping of a young girl creates tension and suspicion in the Algerian capital.