Drama · Algeria · 1973 · 1h 26m

The Charcoal Maker

Ah Faham - الفحام

The Charcoal Maker poster
Director
Mohamed Bouamari
Cast
Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari as L'Épouse Youcef Hadjam as Belkacem Mustapha El Anka as Ahmed Hamoudi as Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli as
Crew
Dahou Boukerche — Director of Photography Ali Khelifa — Editor Mohamed Bouamari — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
traditionalgeriamodernisationcharcoaldecolonizationmaghreb
Key Collaborators
Mohamed Bouamari Director Dahou Boukerche Director of Photography Ali Khelifa Editor Mohamed Bouamari Writer
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