Mirage
السراب
Synopsis
Ahmed Bouanani’s first feature film played a pivotal role in bringing experimentalism to Moroccan cinema. It’s a fable-like story of a poor young farmer who finds treasure in a flour bag. This takes him on a journey where nothing is as it seems. The film’s narrative structure frequently makes reference to mythology and literature, utilizing Morocco’s rich history and oral traditions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahmed Bouanani
- Screenplay & Story
- Ahmed Bouanani
- Original Title
- السراب
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Centre Cinématographique Marocain, Basma Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahmed Bouanani
Ahmed Bouanani
Abdellah Bayahia
Ahmed Bouanani
Department Leadership Roster
Ahmed Bouanani
Writer
Ahmed Bouanani
Director
Abdellah Bayahia
Director of Photography
Ahmed Bouanani
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mirage
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What is Mirage about?
Ahmed Bouanani’s first feature film played a pivotal role in bringing experimentalism to Moroccan cinema. It’s a fable-like story of a poor young farmer who finds treasure in a flour bag. This takes him on a journey where nothing is as it seems. The film’s narrative structure frequently makes reference to mythology and literature, utilizing Morocco’s rich history and oral traditions.
Who directed Mirage?
Mirage was directed by Ahmed Bouanani.
Who stars in Mirage?
The principal cast of Mirage includes Mohamed El Habachi, Mohammed Afifi, Mohamed Razine, Fatima Regragui, Abdallah Amrani.
When was Mirage released and how long is it?
Mirage was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.