The 5th String

NR (0 votes)• 2011• 98m•Released

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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

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Languages: Arabic, French

Director: Selma Bargach

Starring Cast: Ali Esmili, Hichem Rostom, Claire Cahen, Khouloud Betioui, Mohammed Elkhalfi

Cast

Ali Esmili

Malek

Hichem Rostom

Amir

Claire Cahen

Laura

Khouloud Betioui

The mother

Mohammed Elkhalfi

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