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A Prayer for the Absent

January 2, 1995 1h 33m

Originally released in 1995. A Prayer for the Absent is a comedy/drama film. directed by Hamid Benani.

Starring Saadia Azgoun, Hamid Basket, and Ahmed Tayeb Laalej

Synopsis

In Morocco, during the resistance and struggle for independence in the 1950s, Mokhtar, a cultured young man from a middle-class family in Fez, is the unwitting cause of Yamna's downfall, and she must pay a high price to regain her dignity and freedom.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1995 31 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Les Films du Phoenix
  • Les LumiΓ¨res de la Ville

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Prayer for the Absent about?

In Morocco, during the resistance and struggle for independence in the 1950s, Mokhtar, a cultured young man from a middle-class family in Fez, is the unwitting cause of Yamna's downfall, and she mu...

Who directed A Prayer for the Absent?

A Prayer for the Absent was directed by Hamid Benani.

How long is A Prayer for the Absent?

A Prayer for the Absent has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was A Prayer for the Absent released?

A Prayer for the Absent was released on January 2, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Prayer for the Absent?

The main cast of A Prayer for the Absent includes Saadia Azgoun, Hamid Basket, Ahmed Tayeb Laalej, Abdelkebir Rguegda.