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Ouachtam

Aouchtam

Synopsis

Towards the end of the 1940s, in the midst of the struggle against Spanish colonialism, in the village of Aouchtam, lived the family of El Hadj, an old man suffering from blindness. He lives with his two sons and his last wife Aïcha. He suspects the latter of loving one of his sons. After an operation to restore his sight, he returns home, pretending to still be blind...

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mohamed Ismail
Screenplay & Story
Mohamed Ismail
Original Title
Aouchtam
Spoken Languages
Arabic
Runtime
1h 27m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mohamed Ismail

Screenplay & Story

Mohamed Ismail

Department Leadership Roster

Mohamed Ismail

Mohamed Ismail

Director

Mohamed Ismail

Mohamed Ismail

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ouachtam

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ouachtam about?

Towards the end of the 1940s, in the midst of the struggle against Spanish colonialism, in the village of Aouchtam, lived the family of El Hadj, an old man suffering from blindness. He lives with his two sons and his last wife Aïcha. He suspects the latter of loving one of his sons. After an operation to restore his sight, he returns home, pretending to still be blind...

Who directed Ouachtam?

Ouachtam was directed by Mohamed Ismail.

Who stars in Ouachtam?

The principal cast of Ouachtam includes Ahmed Boulane, J.R.M. Chapman, Omar Chanbout, Mohammed Elkhalfi.

When was Ouachtam released and how long is it?

Ouachtam was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.