Les Casablancais
Synopsis
A portrait of a large Maghrebian city at the end of the century, Casablanca, through the intersecting paths of three characters: a bookseller who receives unexpected correspondence that forces him to question himself; a young teacher whose application for a passport triggers an absurd official investigation; and finally, a student who, due to a misunderstanding with his fundamentalist teacher, becomes the object of a manipulation with tragic consequences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdelkader Lagtaa
- Original Title
- Les Casablancais
- Country of Origin
- Morocco, France, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Arcadia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdelkader Lagtaa
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Abdelkader Lagtaa
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Casablancais
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What is Les Casablancais about?
A portrait of a large Maghrebian city at the end of the century, Casablanca, through the intersecting paths of three characters: a bookseller who receives unexpected correspondence that forces him to question himself; a young teacher whose application for a passport triggers an absurd official investigation; and finally, a student who, due to a misunderstanding with his fundamentalist teacher, becomes the object of a manipulation with tragic consequences.
Who directed Les Casablancais?
Les Casablancais was directed by Abdelkader Lagtaa.
Who stars in Les Casablancais?
The principal cast of Les Casablancais includes Aziz Saâdallah, Khadija Assas, Salah Benmoussa, Mohamed Benbrahim.
When was Les Casablancais released and how long is it?
Les Casablancais was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.