Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets

Name: Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: April 16, 2003
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 55
Cast: Mounïm Kbab, Mustapha Hansali

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Arab Film Distribution | Release Date: April 16, 2003

Starring: Mounïm Kbab, Mustapha Hansali

Summary: A memorable and moving portrait of the lives of street kids living in Casablanca's abandoned lots. (Anthology Film Archives)

Director: Nabil Ayouch

Genre(s): Drama, Crime

Runtime: 90 min

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Jonathan Curiel

Through a simple story line, dramatic acting and National Geographic-like shots of the city's rough and pristine edges -- creates cinematic magic. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

Ali Zaoua doesn't have the fireworks that made "City of God," the story of Brazilian youth gangs, a crossover hit. But in its own, low-key way, Ali Zaoua is just as stirring. Read full review

Dave Kehr

An overdose of morbid sentimentality. Read full review

Phil Hall

Beautifully produced but emotionally vacant drama. Read full review

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MaryG.

Feb 26, 2007

I found it to be very touching, and the acting was very good, especially to find that the actors are not formally trained. It hauntes me. Very emotional. Like the Red Balloon you feel sad and good.

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PhilL.

Dec 3, 2006

This movie takes place on the streets of Casablanca; it is not necessarily ABOUT life on the streets. The emotions are at times surreal and exaggerated, but this is what I enjoyed most about it. It's a movie for the daydreamers.

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