The Charcoal Maker (1973)

The Charcoal Maker (1973) poster

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.

Director: Mohamed Bouamari
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ahmed Malek
Cinematography: Dahou Boukerche
Editing: Ali Khelifa
Production: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

tradition, algeria, modernisation, charcoal, decolonization, maghreb

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Charcoal Maker about?
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.
Who directed The Charcoal Maker?
The Charcoal Maker was directed by Mohamed Bouamari.
Who stars in The Charcoal Maker?
The Charcoal Maker stars Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari, Youcef Hadjam, Mustapha El Anka, Ahmed Hamoudi, Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli.
How long is The Charcoal Maker?
The Charcoal Maker has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Charcoal Maker?
The Charcoal Maker is a Drama film.
Where was The Charcoal Maker produced?
The Charcoal Maker was produced in Algeria.