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The Charcoal Maker
The Charcoal Maker

The Charcoal Maker

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Arabic

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

02 January 1973

Country

Algeria

Cast

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

L'Épouse

Youcef Hadjam

Youcef Hadjam

Belkacem

Mustapha El Anka

Mustapha El Anka

Ahmed Hamoudi

Ahmed Hamoudi

Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli

Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli

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