The Healer (2018)

The Healer (2018) poster

On the outskirts of Khouribga, a mining town exploiting phosphates, a 16-year old teenager, Abdou, is anxious to regain the gift of human dignity through learning how to read and write. His adoptive mother Mbarka, the neighborhood’s healer, protects her privileged status with ways that the laws of obscurantism allow her. Ch’Aayba, a 30-year old guy, uncontrollable and ferociously cynical, is an eccentric pickpocket. Suffering from a skin disease, Abdou convinces him to come see Mbarka in order to get treatment for it.

Director: Mohamed Zineddaine
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Luca Coassin
Editing: Elena Cabria
Production: Ouarzazate Films
Country: Morocco
Original Language: ar

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Mohamed Zineddaine
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Healer about?
On the outskirts of Khouribga, a mining town exploiting phosphates, a 16-year old teenager, Abdou, is anxious to regain the gift of human dignity through learning how to read and write. His adoptive mother Mbarka, the neighborhood’s healer, protects her privileged status with ways that the laws of obscurantism allow her. Ch’Aayba, a 30-year old guy, uncontrollable and ferociously cynical, is an eccentric pickpocket. Suffering from a skin disease, Abdou convinces him to come see Mbarka in order to get treatment for it.
Who directed The Healer?
The Healer was directed by Mohamed Zineddaine.
Who stars in The Healer?
The Healer stars Ahmed Moustafid, Fatima Attif, Mhedi Laaroubi, Hanane El Kabani, Nisrine Adam, Mohcine Amouade.
How long is The Healer?
The Healer has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Healer?
The Healer is a Drama film.
Where was The Healer produced?
The Healer was produced in Morocco.