The Charcoal Maker
Ah Faham - الفحام
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Bouamari
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohamed Bouamari
- Original Score
- Ahmed Malek
- Original Title
- Ah Faham - الفحام
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Bouamari
Mohamed Bouamari
Ahmed Malek
Dahou Boukerche
Ali Khelifa
Department Leadership Roster
Mohamed Bouamari
Director
Mohamed Bouamari
Writer
Ali Khelifa
Editor
Dahou Boukerche
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Charcoal Maker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Charcoal Maker about?
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.
Who directed The Charcoal Maker?
The Charcoal Maker was directed by Mohamed Bouamari.
Who stars in The Charcoal Maker?
The principal cast of The Charcoal Maker includes Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari, Youcef Hadjam, Mustapha El Anka, Ahmed Hamoudi, Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli.
When was The Charcoal Maker released and how long is it?
The Charcoal Maker was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Charcoal Maker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Charcoal Maker was composed by Ahmed Malek.