For Bread Alone
Originally released in 2004. For Bread Alone is a drama film. directed by Mohamed Rachid Benhadj.
Starring Saïd Taghmaoui, Fayçal Zeghadi, and Billal Lahsini
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Morocco
Production
Director
Top Cast
Saïd Taghmaoui
as Young Mohamed Choukri
Fayçal Zeghadi
as Mohamed Choukri (13 years old)
Billal Lahsini
as Mohamed Choukri (6 years old)
Karim Benhadj
as Taferseti
Sanaa Alaoui
as Mimouna (Mohamed's mother)
David Halevim
as Haddou (Mohamed's father)
Marzia Tedeschi
as Sallafa (bald woman)
Ahmed El Kouraichi
as Kabil (smuggler)
Jamil Hammoudi
as Ali
Francesca Codispoti
as Harrouda (prostitute)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is For Bread Alone about?
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.
Who directed For Bread Alone?
For Bread Alone was directed by Mohamed Rachid Benhadj.
How long is For Bread Alone?
For Bread Alone has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was For Bread Alone released?
For Bread Alone was released on May 26, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in For Bread Alone?
The main cast of For Bread Alone includes Saïd Taghmaoui, Fayçal Zeghadi, Billal Lahsini, Karim Benhadj, Sanaa Alaoui.