The Charcoal Maker

The Charcoal Maker

9.5IMDb Score
Released:1973-01-02
Genre:Drama
Duration:86 min
Country:Algeria
Director:Mohamed Bouamari
Actors:Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari, Youcef Hadjam, Mustapha El Anka, Ahmed Hamoudi, Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli
Production:Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

Overview:

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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