Egypt / May 26, 2004 / R
1h 37min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The true story of Moroccan writer Mohamed Choukri, who grew up in poverty and illiteracy, with a violent father and a submissive mother who was the family's sole source of support.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ahmed El Kouraichi | Kabil (smuggler) |
| Jamil Hammoudi | Ali |
| Francesca Codispoti | Harrouda (prostitute) |
| Giovanna Ria | Bushra (deaf-mute) |
| Josè Dell'Abbiato | The Spaniard |
| Armando De Razza | Boualem (cafe owner) |
| Daniel Ducruet | Prison guard |
| Hamid Basket | Abdelmalek (the scribe) |
| Mohamed Rachid Benhadj | Marwani (the revolutionary) |
| Simona Manganaro | Assia (girl in the garden) |
| Sandra Loredana Cristiano | Prostitute 2 |
| Ilaria De Laurentiis | Rhimou (Mohamed's little sister) |
| Aida Ben Barka | Student |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | الخبز الحافي |
| Original language | العربية (AR) |
| Spoken languages | العربية, Français |
| Production countries | Morocco |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 26 maggio 2004 |
| Production | Gabriele Pacitto, Roberto de Laurentiis |
| Writer | Mohamed Rachid Benhadj, Mohamed Choukri |
| Cinematography | Pier Luigi Santi |
| Assistant directors | Mohamed Rachid Benhadj |
| Camera operators | Pier Luigi Santi |
| Additional photography | Pier Luigi Santi |
| Music | Goffredo Gibellini |
| Sound | Goffredo Gibellini |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Morocco / May 26, 2004 / R
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