The Barber of the Poor District

At a glance

The Barber of the Poor District, is a 1982 Moroccan movie, directed by Mohamed Reggab, and starring Mohamed El Habachi, Khadija Khamouli, Omar Chanbout. with a runtime of 105 minutes.

Overview

The Barber of the Poor District is a Moroccan drama set in Derb el Soltan, a working-class neighborhood in Casablanca. At its center is a barber who has made peace with the life fate handed him, asking for little and expecting less. But his close friend refuses to accept this resignation — constantly urging him to fight, resist, and demand more from life. The film draws its quiet power from this tension between acceptance and rebellion, embedding it within the vivid textures of popular Casablanca life. A gentle but insistent portrait of masculinity, dignity, and what it costs to either stand still or move forward.

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