The Violent Silence

The Violent Silence (Moroccan Arabic: El Chergui, French: Le Silence violent) is a 1975 film directed by Moumen Smihi. The film was screened at multiple international festivals and was a critical success.

Synopsis
Set in Tangier on the cusp of Moroccan independence, Aisha, a young woman, uses magical practices to prevent her husband from marrying a second wife. During a final ritual, she drowns.

Cast

 * Leila Shenna
 * Abdelkader Moutaa
 * Chawki Sail
 * Khadija Moujahid
 * Aïcha Chairi

Festival and awards

 * 1976 International Film Festival Rotterdam
 * Festival de Toulon: Grand Prix, Critic's Award