The Blue Men of Morocco (1957)

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The movie presents a mysterious and enigmatic world, a place where more than 40,000 — no one knows precisely how many — descendants of Arab conquerors live, the last great nomads of the world. These nomads are deemed the “Blue Men” due to their bluish complexion — not a racial characteristic, but the consequence of color from their clothing staining their skin. Each morning, they turn to Mecca and thank Allah for the blessing of their remaining liberty, that liberty which, in spite of all the pain and hardships, they would not exchange for houses, which they could not carry on their journeys, nor for radios, since the world outside does not exist for them, nor for watches, since it is not their custom to count the time.

Director: Ralph Wright
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Oliver Wallace
Editing: Jack Vandagriff
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ralph Wright
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Men of Morocco about?
The movie presents a mysterious and enigmatic world, a place where more than 40,000 — no one knows precisely how many — descendants of Arab conquerors live, the last great nomads of the world. These nomads are deemed the “Blue Men” due to their bluish complexion — not a racial characteristic, but the consequence of color from their clothing staining their skin. Each morning, they turn to Mecca and thank Allah for the blessing of their remaining liberty, that liberty which, in spite of all the pain and hardships, they would not exchange for houses, which they could not carry on their journeys, nor for radios, since the world outside does not exist for them, nor for watches, since it is not their custom to count the time.
Who directed The Blue Men of Morocco?
The Blue Men of Morocco was directed by Ralph Wright.
Who stars in The Blue Men of Morocco?
The Blue Men of Morocco stars Winston Hibler.
How long is The Blue Men of Morocco?
The Blue Men of Morocco has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
What genre is The Blue Men of Morocco?
The Blue Men of Morocco is a Documentary film.
Where was The Blue Men of Morocco produced?
The Blue Men of Morocco was produced in United States of America.