The 5th String
La 5ème Corde
Synopsis
In 1999, in the old medina of Casablanca in Morocco, a young man Malek fascinated by the lute, decides to move in with his uncle Amir. To teach him the subtleties of the lute, Amir, the master of music, promises him to reveal him the secret of the fifth string and gives him the example of Ziryab, an exceptional musician. But very soon Amir realizes the talent of his nephew and can't bear it. During his education, Malek meets Laura, a young musician, who gives him the sufficient energy to pursue his dream
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Selma Bargach
- Screenplay & Story
- Selma Bargach
- Original Title
- La 5ème Corde
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- JanaProd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Selma Bargach
Selma Bargach
Yohann Charrin
Marie-Pierre Renaud
Rachida Saadi
Department Leadership Roster
Rachida Saadi
Producer
Marie-Pierre Renaud
Editor
Selma Bargach
Screenplay
Selma Bargach
Director
Yohann Charrin
Director of Photography
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What is The 5th String about?
In 1999, in the old medina of Casablanca in Morocco, a young man Malek fascinated by the lute, decides to move in with his uncle Amir. To teach him the subtleties of the lute, Amir, the master of music, promises him to reveal him the secret of the fifth string and gives him the example of Ziryab, an exceptional musician. But very soon Amir realizes the talent of his nephew and can't bear it. During his education, Malek meets Laura, a young musician, who gives him the sufficient energy to pursue his dream
Who directed The 5th String?
The 5th String was directed by Selma Bargach.
Who stars in The 5th String?
The principal cast of The 5th String includes Ali Esmili, Hichem Rostom, Claire Cahen, Khouloud Betioui, Mohammed Elkhalfi.
When was The 5th String released and how long is it?
The 5th String was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.