A Muslim Childhood
العايل: طفولة متمردة
Synopsis
This film, the first in what has become a semi-autobiographical trilogy for Smihi, follows the everyday experiences of Mohamed-Larbi Salmi against the changing Moroccan society. In 1950s Tangier, Larbi Salmi is a young, timid, pre-teen, boy, trying to make sense of the gentle religious upbringing of his father, the secular education offered him in French school, and his budding desires for the forbidden pleasures of the cinema and the women he meets through it.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moumen Smihi
- Screenplay & Story
- Moumen Smihi
- Original Title
- العايل: طفولة متمردة
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moumen Smihi
Moumen Smihi
Ody Roos
Department Leadership Roster
Moumen Smihi
Director
Moumen Smihi
Writer
Ody Roos
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Muslim Childhood.
More Like A Muslim Childhood
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About A Muslim Childhood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Muslim Childhood about?
This film, the first in what has become a semi-autobiographical trilogy for Smihi, follows the everyday experiences of Mohamed-Larbi Salmi against the changing Moroccan society. In 1950s Tangier, Larbi Salmi is a young, timid, pre-teen, boy, trying to make sense of the gentle religious upbringing of his father, the secular education offered him in French school, and his budding desires for the forbidden pleasures of the cinema and the women he meets through it.
Who directed A Muslim Childhood?
A Muslim Childhood was directed by Moumen Smihi.
Who stars in A Muslim Childhood?
The principal cast of A Muslim Childhood includes Abdesslam Begdouri, Issam Fiyache, Khouloud Betioui, Nadia Alami, Said Amel.
When was A Muslim Childhood released and how long is it?
A Muslim Childhood was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.