Movie

For Bread Alone

★ 7.6(5)20041h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Mohamed Rachid Benhadj
Release date: 2004-05-26
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Morocco

About For Bread Alone

For Bread Alone is a 2004 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mohamed Rachid Benhadj, starring Saïd Taghmaoui, Fayçal Zeghadi and Billal Lahsini. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch For Bread Alone in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Saïd Taghmaoui

Young Mohamed Choukri

Fayçal Zeghadi

Mohamed Choukri (13 years old)

Billal Lahsini

Mohamed Choukri (6 years old)

Karim Benhadj

Taferseti

Sanaa Alaoui

Mimouna (Mohamed's mother)

David Halevim

Haddou (Mohamed's father)

Marzia Tedeschi

Sallafa (bald woman)

Ahmed El Kouraichi

Kabil (smuggler)

Jamil Hammoudi

Ali

Francesca Codispoti

Harrouda (prostitute)

Giovanna Ria

Bushra (deaf-mute)

Josè Dell'Abbiato

The Spaniard

Themes & keywords

arabianmoroccofor bread aloneel khoubz el hafi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch For Bread Alone in Portugal?+

For Bread Alone is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is For Bread Alone on Netflix?+

For Bread Alone is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is For Bread Alone?+

For Bread Alone has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in For Bread Alone?+

For Bread Alone stars Saïd Taghmaoui, Fayçal Zeghadi, Billal Lahsini, Karim Benhadj and Sanaa Alaoui.

When did For Bread Alone come out?+

For Bread Alone is a 2004 movie directed by Mohamed Rachid Benhadj.

What genre is For Bread Alone?+

For Bread Alone is Drama film.

Who directed For Bread Alone?+

For Bread Alone was directed by Mohamed Rachid Benhadj.