The 5th String (2011)
In 1999, in the old medina of Casablanca in Morocco, a young man Malek fascinated by the lute, decides to move in with his uncle Amir. To teach him the subtleties of the lute, Amir, the master of music, promises him to reveal him the secret of the fifth string and gives him the example of Ziryab, an exceptional musician. But very soon Amir realizes the talent of his nephew and can't bear it. During his education, Malek meets Laura, a young musician, who gives him the sufficient energy to pursue his dream
Director: Selma Bargach
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: June 29, 2011
Cast
- Ali Esmili - Malek
- Hichem Rostom - Amir
- Claire Cahen - Laura
- Khouloud Betioui - The mother
- Mohammed Elkhalfi
Screenplay
- Selma Bargach (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Yohann Charrin
Editing: Marie-Pierre Renaud
Production: JanaProd
Country: Morocco
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Selma Bargach
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The 5th String about?
- In 1999, in the old medina of Casablanca in Morocco, a young man Malek fascinated by the lute, decides to move in with his uncle Amir. To teach him the subtleties of the lute, Amir, the master of music, promises him to reveal him the secret of the fifth string and gives him the example of Ziryab, an exceptional musician. But very soon Amir realizes the talent of his nephew and can't bear it. During his education, Malek meets Laura, a young musician, who gives him the sufficient energy to pursue his dream
- Who directed The 5th String?
- The 5th String was directed by Selma Bargach.
- Who stars in The 5th String?
- The 5th String stars Ali Esmili, Hichem Rostom, Claire Cahen, Khouloud Betioui, Mohammed Elkhalfi.
- How long is The 5th String?
- The 5th String has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The 5th String?
- The 5th String is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was The 5th String produced?
- The 5th String was produced in Morocco.