The 5th String (La 5ème Corde) 13 years old

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

Credits

The 5th String Cast

Name Character
Hichem Rostom He was 64, now 77 years old

The 5th String Crew

Name Department
Marie-Pierre Renaud as Editor. Editing
The 5th String poster
The 5th String (13 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
  • Runtime: 98 minutes