Ouarzazate Movie (2001)
Ouarzazate, Morocco, where Hollywood builds its glory on the backs of local workers. From Kundun and Asterix to Gladiator, passing through every historical epic and the thousand-and-one versions of the Bible, the city’s residents all work as extras in films they will likely never have the chance to watch. araBehind the shine of these massive productions stand those actors, with their hopes and disappointments, living witnesses to the stark contradiction between the power of commercial cinema and the economic misery it is built upon.
Director: Ali Essafi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Editing: Alberto Yaccelini
Production: Quark Productions
Country: France
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Ali Essafi
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ouarzazate Movie about?
- Ouarzazate, Morocco, where Hollywood builds its glory on the backs of local workers. From Kundun and Asterix to Gladiator, passing through every historical epic and the thousand-and-one versions of the Bible, the city’s residents all work as extras in films they will likely never have the chance to watch. araBehind the shine of these massive productions stand those actors, with their hopes and disappointments, living witnesses to the stark contradiction between the power of commercial cinema and the economic misery it is built upon.
- Who directed Ouarzazate Movie?
- Ouarzazate Movie was directed by Ali Essafi.
- How long is Ouarzazate Movie?
- Ouarzazate Movie has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Ouarzazate Movie?
- Ouarzazate Movie is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ouarzazate Movie produced?
- Ouarzazate Movie was produced in France.