The Thousand and One Days of Hajj Edmond
Les mille et un jours du Hâjj Edmond
Synopsis
A former communist leader and activist for Moroccan independence, Edmond Amran Elmaleh left behind a vast body of literary work that masterfully articulates personal and collective memory. This cinematic letter, addressed to Elmaleh by director Simone Bitton, weaves together excerpts from the writer’s texts, testimonies, and archival images, and the filmmaker’s own words to illustrate the memory of a captivating and erudite man haunted by the parallel tragedies of the departure of Jews from Morocco and the exodus of Palestinians uprooted from their land.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Marrakech International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simone Bitton
- Screenplay & Story
- Simone Bitton
- Original Title
- Les mille et un jours du Hâjj Edmond
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Iris Prod, Haut les Mains
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simone Bitton
Simone Bitton
Caroline Beuret
Merieme Addou, Karim Aitouna
Department Leadership Roster
Simone Bitton
Director
Simone Bitton
Writer
Merieme Addou
Producer
Karim Aitouna
Producer
Caroline Beuret
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thousand and One Days of Hajj Edmond about?
A former communist leader and activist for Moroccan independence, Edmond Amran Elmaleh left behind a vast body of literary work that masterfully articulates personal and collective memory. This cinematic letter, addressed to Elmaleh by director Simone Bitton, weaves together excerpts from the writer’s texts, testimonies, and archival images, and the filmmaker’s own words to illustrate the memory of a captivating and erudite man haunted by the parallel tragedies of the departure of Jews from Morocco and the exodus of Palestinians uprooted from their land.
Who directed The Thousand and One Days of Hajj Edmond?
The Thousand and One Days of Hajj Edmond was directed by Simone Bitton.
Who stars in The Thousand and One Days of Hajj Edmond?
The principal cast of The Thousand and One Days of Hajj Edmond includes Mohamed Tozy, Leila Shahid.
When was The Thousand and One Days of Hajj Edmond released and how long is it?
The Thousand and One Days of Hajj Edmond was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.