The Salt Fisherman (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, The Salt Fisherman is a drama film directed by Ziad Bakri, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. A fisherman lives alone. His days and nights are fraught with waiting. He rises with the sun and carries his anxieties and tools to the sea, where he fishes. He fishes until sunset without ever catching a fish. One day, he meets a passerby on the sea playing a mouth harmonica. The man feels compassion for him and tells him that he is fishing in a sea without fish, in a sea that is dead, but the fisherman does not even look at him.
Who’s in it. The Salt Fisherman stars Mohammad Bakri as The Fisherman and Saleh Bakri.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Salt Fisherman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Salt Fisherman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Salt Fisherman (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Salt Fisherman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Salt Fisherman?
- The Salt Fisherman stars Mohammad Bakri and Saleh Bakri.
- When was The Salt Fisherman released?
- The Salt Fisherman was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.