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The Violent Silence
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Wikipedia article
'The Violent Silence' (Moroccan Arabic: 'El Chergui', French: 'Le Silence violent') is a 1975 film directed by Moumen Smihi. The film was screened at multiple international festivals and was a critical success.
Synopsis
Set in Tangier on the cusp of Moroccan independence, Aisha, a young woman, uses magical practices to prevent her husband from marrying a second wife. During a final ritual, she drowns.
Cast
* Leila Shenna
* Abdelkader Moutaa
* Chawki Sail
* Khadija Moujahid
* Acha Chairi
Festival and awards
* 1976 International Film Festival Rotterdam
* Festival de Toulon: Grand Prix, Critic's Award
References
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