Mirage

(1979)

★ 6.8 IMDb · 4 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 1979

Runtime: 97 мин

Country: Morocco

Director: Ahmed Bouanani

Cast: Mohamed El Habachi, Mohammed Afifi, Mohamed Razine, Fatima Regragui, Abdallah Amrani, Mustapha Mounir

Plot

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.