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The 5th String

2011 · 98 min Drama Music

In 1999, in the old medina of Casablanca in Morocco, a young man Malek fascinated by the lute, decides to move in with his uncle Amir. To teach him the subtleties of the lute, Amir, the master of music, promises him to reveal him the secret of the fifth string and gives him the example of Ziryab, an exceptional musician. But very soon Amir realizes the talent of his nephew and can't bear it. During his education, Malek meets Laura, a young musician, who gives him the sufficient energy to pursue his dream

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Original Title La 5ème Corde
Year 2011
Country Morocco
Genre Drama, Music
Director Selma Bargach
Runtime 98 min.

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The 5th String is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2011 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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