MOVIE • 1973

The Charcoal Maker

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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.

TMDB ★ 4.8/5Votes: 2

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Drama

Top Cast

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

L'Épouse

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Youcef Hadjam

Belkacem

Mustapha El Anka

…

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Ahmed Hamoudi

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Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli

…

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Hassen Ben Guellat

Decorator

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Abdellatif Sahraoui

Decorator

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Ahmed Abdelli

Decorator

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Rachid Bouafia

Sound

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Mohamed Saïd Bougermouh

Sound

Ahmed Malek

Music

Mohamed Bouamari

Director

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Ali Khelifa

Editor

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Dahou Boukerche

Director of Photography

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Theatrical release date: January 2, 1973

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

January 2, 1973

Runtime

86 min

Language

Arabic

Origin

Algeria

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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