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The Charcoal Maker

The Charcoal Maker

1973•1h 26m•9.5/10
Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
9.5/10(2)

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.

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Production

Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

Language

AR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

L'Épouse

Youcef Hadjam

Belkacem

Mustapha El Anka

Mustapha El Anka

Ahmed Hamoudi

Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli

Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli

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