Movie: The Charcoal Maker

Top 5 Billed Cast

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari
Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

L'Épouse

Youcef Hadjam
Youcef Hadjam

Belkacem

Mustapha El Anka
Mustapha El Anka

Ahmed Hamoudi
Ahmed Hamoudi

Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli
Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli

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    Film describes the miserable existence of a charcoal-burner who is barely able to feed his family. His search for work in town ends in failure and he is forced to return to his village.

  • Release Date

    1973-01-02

  • Average

    10

  • Rating:

    5.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    العربية
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