A Muslim Childhood (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film
Released in 2005, A Muslim Childhood is a notable film directed by Moumen Smihi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This film, the first in what has become a semi-autobiographical trilogy for Smihi, follows the everyday experiences of Mohamed-Larbi Salmi against the changing Moroccan society. In 1950s Tangier, Larbi Salmi is a young, timid, pre-teen, boy, trying to make sense of the gentle religious upbringing of his father, the secular education offered him in French school, and his budding desires for the forbidden pleasures of the cinema and the women he meets through it.
Who’s in it. A Muslim Childhood stars Abdesslam Begdouri, Issam Fiyache, Khouloud Betioui and Nadia Alami, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Muslim Childhood page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Muslim Childhood (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Muslim Childhood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Muslim Childhood?
- A Muslim Childhood stars Abdesslam Begdouri, Issam Fiyache, Khouloud Betioui, Nadia Alami and Said Amel.
- When was A Muslim Childhood released?
- A Muslim Childhood was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.