Smartcity (2023)

Houcine is a 64-year-old rag and bone amongst hundreds of them in Casablanca and whose valuable work is almost invisible. The decision of the local authorities to abolish the carts drawn by animals threatens to wipe their livelihood in the name of the modernization of Casablanca which wants to be a "Smart City". The film follows Houcine's daily routine despite his multiple health concerns.

Director: Yassine EL AMIRI
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Editing: Hicham Falah, Yassine EL AMIRI
Country: Morocco, United Kingdom
Language: العربية
Budget: $1,000
Original Language: ar

Keywords

waste, waste collector

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smartcity about?
Houcine is a 64-year-old rag and bone amongst hundreds of them in Casablanca and whose valuable work is almost invisible. The decision of the local authorities to abolish the carts drawn by animals threatens to wipe their livelihood in the name of the modernization of Casablanca which wants to be a "Smart City". The film follows Houcine's daily routine despite his multiple health concerns.
Who directed Smartcity?
Smartcity was directed by Yassine EL AMIRI.
How long is Smartcity?
Smartcity has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Smartcity?
Smartcity is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Smartcity?
Smartcity had a budget of $1,000.
Where was Smartcity produced?
Smartcity was produced in Morocco, United Kingdom.