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A Thousand and One Hands

Les mille et une mains

Synopsis

In Morocco, an old dyer and his young son Miloud work transporting wool packs. So begins this story in the hands of thousands of old men, women and children involved in meticulous weaving carpets.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Souheil Ben-Barka
Screenplay & Story
Souheil Ben-Barka
Original Score
Tahar Abou
Original Title
Les mille et une mains
Country of Origin
Morocco
Spoken Languages
Arabic, French
Runtime
1h 0m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Souheil Ben-Barka

Screenplay & Story

Souheil Ben-Barka

Original Score & Music

Tahar Abou

Director of Photography

Girolamo La Rosa

Department Leadership Roster

Souheil Ben-Barka

Director

Souheil Ben-Barka

Writer

Tahar Abou

Original Music Composer

Girolamo La Rosa

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Thousand and One Hands.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Thousand and One Hands

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

What is A Thousand and One Hands about?

In Morocco, an old dyer and his young son Miloud work transporting wool packs. So begins this story in the hands of thousands of old men, women and children involved in meticulous weaving carpets.

Who directed A Thousand and One Hands?

A Thousand and One Hands was directed by Souheil Ben-Barka.

Who stars in A Thousand and One Hands?

The principal cast of A Thousand and One Hands includes Abdou Chaibane, Mimsy Farmer, Si Ahmed, El Ghazi Aissa, Zaid Benbarka.

When was A Thousand and One Hands released and how long is it?

A Thousand and One Hands was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

Who composed the musical score for A Thousand and One Hands?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Thousand and One Hands was composed by Tahar Abou.