The Present (2018)
Four women, four stories: Anissa, Fatiha, Malika and Sarah share in intimate portraits their journey of practicing the youyou or zaghareed, the cries of joy and emotion that women express in North Africa and West Asia. Through their life stories, interspersed with songs and personal narratives, they express the strength they draw from their voices and the legacy they carry with them.
Director: Myriam Van Imschoot
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Fatiha El Mrabet as Self |
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Sarah Leo as Self |
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Malika Mderreg as Self |
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Anissa Rouas as Self |
| Writing | Myriam Van Imschoot | Writer |
| Camera | Thomas Schira | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Myriam Van Imschoot | Director |