DIFF FILMS

FOR THE YEAR 2010

MOKHTAR

Winner of Muhr Arab / Short /Second Prize :Halima Ouardiri (Director)

Canada / 2010 / Tachelhit dialogue with English subtitles / Colour / HDCam / 16 mins

Genre: Drama, Family

Cast & Credits

Director: Halima Ouardiri
Producer: Halima Ouardiri, Mila Aung-Twin
Scriptwriter: Halima Ouardiri
Cinematographer: Duraid Munajim
Editor: Helene Girard
Composer: Radwan Moumneh
Cast (in alphabetical order): Abdallah Ichiki, Omar Belarbi, S\'fia Moussa

Synopsis

<B>Based on a true story, Mokhtar recounts the tale of a young boy who lives with his family of goatherds in a remote, Moroccan village. One day, the boy finds a fallen owl and decides to keep it, despite the fact that the owl is considered a bad omen. Mokhtar's new pet becomes a symbol of rebellion against his family and an icon of his fledgling independence. Kinship, religion and spirituality are all confronted in this film that celebrates inner and outer strength.</B>

Contains: Violence 15+