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The Charcoal Maker

1973 86 min Arabic
Wubly rating 6.6 IMDb rating 5.7

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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Mohamed Bouamari Director · Dahou Boukerche Cinematographer

First release January 2, 1973 · Produced in Algeria · Production O.N.C.I.C.

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

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O.N.C.I.C.

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Algeria

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Original title

Ah Faham - الفحام

Original language

Arabic

Spoken on screen

Arabic

Release dates

Algeria · January 2, 1973

Theatrical

No release date listed for United States.

France

May 12, 1973 · Theatrical

Germany

June 1, 1973 · Berlin International Film Festival

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