''The Violent Silence'' ( Moroccan Arabic: ''El Chergui'',

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: ''Le Silence violent'') is a 1975 film directed by

Moumen Smihi Moumen Smihi (born 1945 in Tangier) is a Moroccan filmmaker. His career spans more than four decades, during which he has written, produced and directed award-winning and influential feature films, short films and documentaries. He is considered t ...

. 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 * Aïcha Chairi

Festival and awards

* 1976 International Film Festival Rotterdam * Festival de Toulon: Grand Prix, Critic's Award

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Violent Silence 1975 films Moroccan drama films