A Muslim Childhood_
This film, the first in what has become a semi-autobiographical trilogy for Smihi, follows the everyday experiences of Mohamed-Larbi Salmi against the changing Moroccan society. In 1950s Tangier, Larbi Salmi is a young, timid, pre-teen, boy, trying to make sense of the gentle religious upbringing of his father, the secular education offered him in French school, and his budding desires for the forbidden pleasures of the cinema and the women he meets through it.
Starring
Abdesslam Begdouri, Issam Fiyache, Khouloud Betioui
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Muslim Childhood was released 21 years ago in 2005.
Overview
This film, the first in what has become a semi-autobiographical trilogy for Smihi, follows the everyday experiences of Mohamed-Larbi Salmi against the changi...
A Muslim Childhood is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (7)
AB
Abdesslam Begdouri
IF
Issam Fiyache
KB
Khouloud Betioui
NA
Nadia Alami
Said Amel
RT
Rim Taoud
BH
Bahija Hachami
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Muslim Childhood about?
This film, the first in what has become a semi-autobiographical trilogy for Smihi, follows the everyday experiences of Mohamed-Larbi Salmi against the changing Moroccan society. In 1950s Tangier, Larbi Salmi is a young, timid, pre-teen, boy, trying to make sense of the gentle religious upbringing of his father, the secular education offered him in French school, and his budding desires for the forbidden pleasures of the cinema and the women he meets through it.
How long is A Muslim Childhood?
A Muslim Childhood has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in A Muslim Childhood?
The cast of A Muslim Childhood includes Abdesslam Begdouri, Issam Fiyache, Khouloud Betioui, Nadia Alami, Said Amel.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy