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The 5th String
The 5th String
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The 5th String

Original Title: La 5ème Corde

2011
1h 38m
Drama
Music

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

1h 38m

Storyline

In 1999, in the old medina of Casablanca in Morocco, a young man Malek fascinated by the lute, decides to move in with his uncle Amir. To teach him the subtleties of the lute, Amir, the master of music, promises him to reveal him the secret of the fifth string and gives him the example of Ziryab, an exceptional musician. But very soon Amir realizes the talent of his nephew and can't bear it. During his education, Malek meets Laura, a young musician, who gives him the sufficient energy to pursue his dream

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Jun 29, 2011
Languages
Arabic
French
Director
Selma Bargach
Production
JanaProd
JanaProd
Production Countries
Morocco

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Ali Esmili

Ali Esmili

Malek

Hichem Rostom

Hichem Rostom

Amir

Claire Cahen

Laura

Khouloud Betioui

The mother

Mohammed Elkhalfi

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