The Olive Tree of Boul'hivet (1978)
Belkacem, a young unemployed man living in the Saharan village of Boulhilet, is entrusted by Bouacha, an old dervish who came from nowhere, with the secret of the olive tree, the only lush tree and true mystery in this stone desert. After water supply works, modern life bursts into the village. Belkacem, ill-prepared for this situation, confuses dream and reality. Believing he has killed his rival who loves his beloved, he flees the village after donning the clothes of the dervish, whose gait he now imitates.
Director: Mohamed Nadir Azizi
Genre: Drama
Release Date: January 2, 1978
Cast
Screenplay
- Khaled Benmiloud
- Malek Haddad (Novel)
Music: Cherif Kortbi
Cinematography: Dahou Boukerche
Editing: Rachid Benallal
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
africa, sahara desert, algeria, maghreb
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Olive Tree of Boul'hivet about?
- Belkacem, a young unemployed man living in the Saharan village of Boulhilet, is entrusted by Bouacha, an old dervish who came from nowhere, with the secret of the olive tree, the only lush tree and true mystery in this stone desert. After water supply works, modern life bursts into the village. Belkacem, ill-prepared for this situation, confuses dream and reality. Believing he has killed his rival who loves his beloved, he flees the village after donning the clothes of the dervish, whose gait he now imitates.
- Who directed The Olive Tree of Boul'hivet?
- The Olive Tree of Boul'hivet was directed by Mohamed Nadir Azizi.
- Who stars in The Olive Tree of Boul'hivet?
- The Olive Tree of Boul'hivet stars Azzedine Medjoubi, Zoulikha Laouadj, Himoud Brahimi, Antar Hellal, Kaci Ksentini, Mohamed Kechroud.
- What genre is The Olive Tree of Boul'hivet?
- The Olive Tree of Boul'hivet is a Drama film.