A Muslim Childhood

A Muslim Childhood (Moroccan Arabic title: El Ayel, French title: Le gosse de Tanger) is a 2005 Moroccan film directed by Moumen Smihi. It was screened at the Marrakesh International Film Festival.

Synopsis
Part of a loose autobiographical trilogy, the film, shot in Smihi's hometown of Tangier, is a reminiscence of the past. It chronicles the childhood of Larbi Salmi, a reckless and confused 10 year old.

Cast

 * Abdesslam Begdouri as Mohamed Larbi Salmi
 * Saïd Amel as Sidi Ahmed Salmi
 * Bahija El Hachami as Lalla Alia
 * Khouloud as Aouicha
 * Rim Taoud as Khadija
 * Nadia Alami as Chems Doha
 * Issam Fiyache as Khalil
 * Salma El Aouni as the grandmother
 * Abdel Majid Haddad as the schoolteacher