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.
26th May 2004
22 years ago
1 hour 37 minutes
Finishes at 8:50pm
1 win
7.1/10
70%
71%
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