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Brief Synopsis
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It is 1954 and French-occupied Morocco is suffering from a drought. Many inhabitants of the countryside have left for the city. Moh decides to act and starts sabotaging the water pumps. The nationalist resistance movement is eager to use his rebellion. When Moh is caught, he is not just punished for
Cast & Crew
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Saad Chraibi
Director
Jean-michel Noirey
Touria Jabrane
Louise Lemoine
Abdallah Didane
Mouna Fettou
Film Details
Also Known As
Thirst
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 50m
Synopsis
It is 1954 and French-occupied Morocco is suffering from a drought. Many inhabitants of the countryside have left for the city. Moh decides to act and starts sabotaging the water pumps. The nationalist resistance movement is eager to use his rebellion. When Moh is caught, he is not just punished for blowing up the pumps, but his deed is also regarded as betraying his employer and protector, a French lieutenant. His arrest and the drought awaken nationalist sentiments and the situation in the village is in danger of escalating.
Director
Saad Chraibi
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Thirst
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 50m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Main Programme Features) January 24 - February 4, 2001.
