DIFF FILMS

FOR THE YEAR 2009

ASHLAA (IN PIECES)

Winner of Muhr Arab / Documentary /Special Mention :Hakim Belabbes (Director)

Morocco / 2009 / Arabic, French dialogue with English subtitles / Colour / DigiBeta / 91 mins

Genre: Documentary

Cast & Credits

Director: Hakim Belabbes
Producer: Latifa El Berki
Scriptwriter: Hakim Belabbes
Cinematographer: Hakim Belabbes
Editor: Hakim Belabbes
Composer: Hakim Belabbes
Cast (in alphabetical order): Ali Itekou, Fatma Itekou, Haj Sayeh Belabbes, Saleh Belabbes, Zoubida Belabbes

Synopsis

Celebrated independent film maker Hakim Belabbes is a DIFF regular; this year he returns with a deeply personal portrait of his Moroccan extended family, using footage collected over the past ten years at family gatherings, taking in the most intimate, key moments in their lives. In different chapters, Belabbes blends images, footage and conversations, ranging from the oldest to the youngest members of his family. This is a warm, poetic diary of family life, generously shared by a director who is simultaneously dedicated to his family and friends and the overwhelming power of the image.

Contains: 12+