The Charcoal Maker (1973)
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: January 2, 1973
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.