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Ahmed Bouanani’s first feature film played a pivotal role in bringing experimentalism to Moroccan cinema. It’s a fable-like story of a poor young farmer who finds treasure in a flour bag. This takes him on a journey where nothing is as it seems. The film’s narrative structure frequently makes reference to mythology and literature, utilizing Morocco’s rich history and oral traditions.

1h 37m1979TMDb 6.8

Arabic

Crew and Cast

Storyline

Ahmed Bouanani’s first feature film played a pivotal role in bringing experimentalism to Moroccan cinema. It’s a fable-like story of a poor young farmer who finds treasure in a flour bag. This takes him on a journey where nothing is as it seems. The film’s narrative structure frequently makes reference to mythology and literature, utilizing Morocco’s rich history and oral traditions.

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Info

Original title
السراب
Status
Released
Released
2 January 1979
Runtime
1h 37m
TMDB score
6.8 / 10 (4 votes)

Production

Studios
Centre Cinématographique Marocain, Basma Production
Countries
Morocco

Languages

Original
Arabic
Spoken
Arabic