The Charcoal Maker

The Charcoal Maker

The Charcoal Maker

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The Charcoal Maker

1973

1h 26m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Production Companies

Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

L'Épouse

Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari

Acting

Youcef Hadjam

Belkacem

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Acting

Mustapha El Anka

Unknown Role

Mustapha El Anka

Acting

Ahmed Hamoudi

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli

Unknown Role

Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli

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