Sign up

For Bread Alone

2004Movie1 h 37 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

The true story of Moroccan writer Mohamed Choukri, who grew up in poverty and illiteracy, with a violent father and a submissive mother who was the family's sole source of support.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Mohamed Rachid Benhadj
Written by
Mohamed Rachid Benhadj, Mohamed Choukri
Produced by
Roberto de Laurentiis
Music by
Goffredo Gibellini

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 26, 2004 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 26, 2004
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
French
Made in
Morocco
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is For Bread Alone worth watching?"

Questions about For Bread Alone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is For Bread Alone worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching For Bread Alone?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is For Bread Alone plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is For Bread Alone in English?

ArabicFrench

No, it was made in Arabic, with some French.