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Cry of Stone

1987Movie2 h 0 min

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, philosophical movie about faith and meaning and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Led by Daoudi, a disenchanted architect, a group of Constantines return to their village in deep Algeria where a young man delivers to them words of boyish wisdom inherited from his deceased grandfather..

Feels like

  • Algerian Drama
  • Philosophical Journey
  • Generational Wisdom
  • Spiritual Exploration
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Slow Paced
  • Contemplative Mood
  • Cultural Reflection
  • Meditative Cinema

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Abderrahmane Bouguermouh
Written by
Abderrahmane Bouguermouh
Produced by
Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir, Mustapha Nia, Mohamed Bayou
Music by
Malek Imache

Everyone

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

Facts

January 14, 1987 · 2 h 0 min · Arabic

Released
January 14, 1987
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Algeria

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Cry of Stone worth watching?"

Questions about Cry of Stone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Cry of Stone worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Cry of Stone plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Cry of Stone?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for ambiguity.

Is Cry of Stone in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.