Writing

Mohamed Choukri

Born July 15, 1935 · Beni Chiker, Morocco

Died November 15, 2003 · aged 68

Mohamed Choukri (1935–2003), was a Moroccan author and novelist. He is best known for his internationally acclaimed autobiography For Bread Alone (al-Khubz al-Hafi), which was described by the American playwright Tennessee Williams as "A true document of human desperation, shattering in its impact". Born in in Ayt Chiker, a small village in the Rif mountains in the Nador province, Morocco, Choukr…

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For Bread Alone

For Bread Alone · 2004

For Bread Alone

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.

Five Eyes

Five Eyes · 2025

MovieDocumentary

The documentary explores the cultural memory of Morocco through the testimonies of artistic figures such as Paul Bowles, Mohamed Choukri or Mohamed Mrabet.

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For Bread Alone

For Bread Alone · 2004

For Bread Alone

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.

Novel

Five Eyes

Five Eyes · 2025

MovieDocumentary

The documentary explores the cultural memory of Morocco through the testimonies of artistic figures such as Paul Bowles, Mohamed Choukri or Mohamed Mrabet.