Mirage

Overview

Ahmed Bouanani’s first feature film played a pivotal role in bringing experimentalism to Moroccan cinema. It’s a fable-like story of a poor young farmer who finds treasure in a flour bag. This takes him on a journey where nothing is as it seems. The film’s narrative structure frequently makes reference to mythology and literature, utilizing Morocco’s rich history and oral traditions.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 2, 1979

Original language

Arabic

Spoken languages

arabic

Countries

Morocco

Production

Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM),Basma Production,Centre Cinématographique Marocain,Centre Cinématographique Marocain, Basma Production

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2929940