The Blue Stones of the Desert (1992)
In a remote village in Morocco, Najib, 14 years old, is convinced that there are blue stones in the desert, whose vision has haunted him for years. Taken for a madman by his friends, he also faces the incomprehension of his family. Only the old sheikh believes in his story. One day, the council meets to decide on his case.
Director: Nabil Ayouch
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Cast
- Jamel Debbouze - Najib
- Naima Lamcharki - Touria / Naijb's mother
- Mohamed Benbrahim - Najib's father
- Omar Chanbout - Sheikh
- Souad Sabir - Touria's friend
- Salah Eddine Benmoussa - Council man #1
- Karim El Hdad - Hicham / Naijb's brother
- Hassan Sarhane - Fighting kid
- El Hcen - Sugar vendor
- Mohamed El Fdlou - Man on moped
Screenplay
Music: Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Cinematography: Vincent Jeannot
Editing: Albert Coporossi
Production: Shem's
Country: France, Morocco
Language: العربية
Original Language: fr
Keywords
countryside, morocco
More Films by Director: Nabil Ayouch
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blue Stones of the Desert about?
- In a remote village in Morocco, Najib, 14 years old, is convinced that there are blue stones in the desert, whose vision has haunted him for years. Taken for a madman by his friends, he also faces the incomprehension of his family. Only the old sheikh believes in his story. One day, the council meets to decide on his case.
- Who directed The Blue Stones of the Desert?
- The Blue Stones of the Desert was directed by Nabil Ayouch.
- Who stars in The Blue Stones of the Desert?
- The Blue Stones of the Desert stars Jamel Debbouze, Naima Lamcharki, Mohamed Benbrahim, Omar Chanbout, Souad Sabir, Salah Eddine Benmoussa.
- How long is The Blue Stones of the Desert?
- The Blue Stones of the Desert has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The Blue Stones of the Desert?
- The Blue Stones of the Desert is a Drama film.
- Where was The Blue Stones of the Desert produced?
- The Blue Stones of the Desert was produced in France, Morocco.