A Thousand and One Hands (Les mille et une mains) (1973)
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In Morocco, an old dyer and his young son Miloud work transporting wool packs. So begins this story in the hands of thousands of old men, women and children involved in meticulous weaving carpets.
Morocco's divide between haves and have-nots. Also an ode to colour and hence a predecessor to Zhang Yimou’s Ju Dou & Mohsen Makhmalbaf’s Gabbeh. "Les mille et une mains" is a Moroccan cinematic jewel worthy of recognition and should be among the finest world films. The expressionistic undertone of beauty that lingers in our minds really makes this film unforgettable.
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