Set in the mid-1950s when Tangier was still an international zone, El Chergui presents the city on the eve of its independence, as Aïcha resorts to magical practices to try to prevent her husband from taking a second wife. Around her, a society of women creates its own form of active resistance even as the larger independence movement grows around it. Through his unique use of montage, Smihi creates arresting images that present a society torn by the contradictions of colonialism, religion, patriarchy, and resistance. (Block Cinema)
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Moumen Smihi Director · Mohamed Sekkat Cinematographer Claude Farory Editor
First release January 1, 1975 · Produced in Morocco · Languages Arabic, English, French
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Aliph Films
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Morocco
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Original title
الشرڭي
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic · English · French
Release dates
Morocco · January 1, 1975
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France
January 7, 1976 · Theatrical
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