Mokhtar (2010)
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 astounding piece that celebrates inner and outer strength.
Director: Halima Ouardiri
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Omar Belarbi as Omar |
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S'Fia Moussa as The Grandmother |
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Abdellah Ichiki as Mokhtar |
| Camera | Duraid Munajim | Director of Photography |
| Production | Mila Aung-Thwin | Producer |
| Directing | Halima Ouardiri | Director |
| Production | Halima Ouardiri | Producer |
| Directing | Marie-Alexandre Kérouac | First Assistant Director |
| Editing | Hélène Girard | Editor |
| Production | Daniel Cross | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Halima Ouardiri | Writer |
| Art | Brahim Batta | Production Design |
| Production | Katherine Jerkovic | Production Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Abderrahim Salki | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Abderrahim Salki | Costumer |