Mohamed El Habachi

Acting

Mohamed El Habachi

Mohamed El Habachi (1939, Casablanca - 22 November 2013 in Casablancs) was a Moroccan actor. He was widely considered to be one of the pioneers of cinema and theater in Morocco, and was known for his performances in many Moroccan films such as Mirage, Bamou, Blood Wedding and The Barber of the Poor Quarter.

Known For

Lawrence of ArabiaLawrence of Arabia · 1962
Lawrence of Arabia
8.01962
MovieAdventureHistory
During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
The Barber of the Poor DistrictThe Barber of the Poor District · 1982
The Barber of the Poor District
5.01982
MovieDrama
Among the inhabitants of Derb el Soltan, a popular district of Casablanca, we highlight the life of a barber who accepts the path that has been traced for him. His close friend never stops teaching him that struggle and resistance are the only qualities of a worthy man.
Cinders of the VineyardCinders of the Vineyard · 1977
Cinders of the Vineyard
1977
Movie
Directed by Abdelkrim Derkaoui et al.
The BodyguardThe Bodyguard · 1984
The Bodyguard
4.81984
MovieComedy
Barbara marries Julien a charming and sexy man. Barbara's old flame Paul is highly suspicious of Julien. It seems Julien's previous two wives died under dubious circumstances and he collected a wad of insurance money as a result. Paul cannot ignore his misgivings, and so he follows Barbara and Julien to Morocco on their honeymoon, intent on preventing any harm to the woman he still loves.
BamouBamou · 1983
Bamou
1983
MovieDramaHistory
MirageMirage · 1979
Mirage
6.81979
MovieDrama
Ahmed Bouanani’s first feature film played a pivotal role in bringing experimentalism to Moroccan cinema. It’s a fable-like story of a poor young farmer who finds treasure in a flour bag. This takes him on a journey where nothing is as it seems. The film’s narrative structure frequently makes reference to mythology and literature, utilizing Morocco’s rich history and oral traditions.
Forty-four, or Bedtime StoriesForty-four, or Bedtime Stories · 1985
Forty-four, or Bedtime Stories
9.01985
Movie
The chronicle of two Moroccan families between 1912 and 1956, in the colonial era. A university professor from Fes hires one of his best students as a tutor: Moussa, from Chaouen, who is passionate about drama.
Blood WeddingBlood Wedding · 1977
Blood Wedding
6.31977
MovieDrama
In a small village in southern Morocco, Amrouch cannot, because of his social position, marry the daughter of a wealthy farmer from the nearby village. Based on Federico Garica Lorca’s novel.

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