In 1904, an American woman and her two children are kidnapped by a Berber leader in Morocco. This incident leads to a clash between the United States and Morocco as they strive to secure the woman's release. Amidst political negotiations and power struggles, the fate of the woman and her children hangs in the balance.
A historical saga that follows the demise of the Umayyads in the East by the Abbasids in Khurasan, and the escape of Abd al-Rahman ibn Mu'awiya ibn Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (Abd al-Rahman I) from the Abbasids. As it follows his journey till he reached Andalusia and how he came to ruling it.
Itto, a young woman from a modest rural background, is slowly adapting to the Moroccan privileged codes of her husband’s family. But when supernatural events put the country in a state of emergency, Itto finds herself separated from her husband and new family. Alone, pregnant and looking for her way back, she finds emancipation.
In 'Exit Marrakech,' a teenage boy named Ben embarks on a journey to Marrakech, Morocco with his estranged father. During their trip, Ben experiences the vibrant culture, encounters a prostitute, and discovers the complexities of relationships. The film explores themes of self-discovery, family dynamics, and the clash of cultures.
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait is a documentary film that provides an intimate and immersive look into the life and career of Zinedine Zidane, a professional soccer player. The film follows Zidane during a single match, showcasing his skills, passion, and the intense atmosphere of a soccer game. Through a mix of footage from multiple cameras, the film offers a unique perspective on Zidane's movements, emotions, and interactions on the field.
New York City, October 10, 1965. A group of wooden giant figures from Pamplona, representing Basque culture and traditions, parade down the street; but the local authorities have not allowed the appearance of all of them: due to the racial prejudices that persist in many sectors of society, the participation of two black giants has been banned.
Antinea, the Queen of Atlantis, rules her secret kingdom hidden beneath the Sahara Desert. One day two lost explorers stumble into her kingdom, and soon realize that they haven't really been saved-- Antinea has a habit of taking men as lovers, then when she's done with them, she kills them and keeps them mummified.
At the heart of the Moroccan High Atlas mountains, water is a resource in short supply. The village of Tizi N'Oucheg has undergone a transformation thanks to Rachid Mandili, who is well-aware that the development of his village depends on access to clean water and on his strong leadership of this project. Mandili rallies all the villagers together and calls upon the knowledge of French and Moroccan scientists to tap water sources, to purify, and reuse waste water for irrigation. The documentary highlights the Berbers' community ties and ingenuity in their dream of independently managing their village water resources. It equally paints a portrait of a man whose initiative and resourcefulness has opened Tizi N'Oucheg up to modernity while still conserving its cultural heritage. Tizi's example presents some of the problems of water access in semi-arid regions and puts forward concrete solutions to these problems.
This film, is about the courage and the determination of a young woman in djurdjur"as mountain in Algeria, fighting for her ancestor land during the earlier years of french occupation.
In Kabylie, rude mountain region in the north of Algeria. Arezki finds the young Larbi exhausted, buried under the snow. He takes him in and nurses him until he's recovered. The host seduces Arezki's daughter. She is pregnant. This is an unsupportable shame to the father of the female sinner. Arezki claims vengeance. He leaves his house and takes the oath not to come back before having killed Larbi who betrayed him under his own roof.
A mystical Astrolabe with the power to destroy the world is stolen from the lost city of Atlantis in the Atlas Mountains. One man discovers he is one of the last descendants of the Atlanteans and must prevent the impending cataclysm.
Ikach, is a farce in two acts in popular Arabic, written by André Sarrouy and adapted and directed by himself. A critique of marriage in colonial Algeria at a time when women were little taken into account. Cunning of women and stupidity of husbands, on an original soundtrack composed by Mohamed Iguerbouchène.
Tinghir-Jerusalem: Echoes from the Mellah is a documentary that delves into the rich history and culture of the Moroccan-Jewish community in Tinghir. It explores their experiences and the challenges they faced, as well as their strong ties to Jerusalem. Through personal narratives and interviews, the film provides insights into the unique traditions, language, and heritage of the community.
At long last, the two Hamlet sisters are allowed to go to Paris by themselves, and the discotheque they have heard about beckons. When the driver for their ride home becomes too drunk to drive, they cannot reach their mother by phone, and it is too late to take the last train back to where they live, they are stranded in town. The girls, who are themselves partly of Algerian descent, are accosted by a disreputable looking older Algerian immigrant, who tries to give them cash so that they can take a taxi back to their homes. They are afraid of him and try to get away from him. He apparently accepts this, but trails them without calling attention to himself. It is good that he does, for they soon run into real trouble, and then they find out that despite his frightening appearance, he means them well.
Directed by Steffen and Christian Pierce, this documentary chronicles the annual September tradition -- which attracts an increasing number of tourists each year -- in which men and women of Morocco's remote Imilchil villages meet at the local main shrine to choose mates and marry. From the participants' colorful clothing to the differences between Arab and Western societies, the film captures the highlights of this fascinating yearly event.
A short documentary exploring the decline in Nomadic Berbers of the Sahara.
An adventure tale about 11-year-old Khenan, raised in Paris by his French mother and his Nigerian father, Najem. After his mother's death, Khenan is taken by Najem to their Imuhar clan in the Sahara where Khenan learns the traditional rituals of their people from his grandfather Kenuni. During a camel race, Khenan's camel falls and must be killed. Filled with shame, Khenan runs away into the desert, and passing truckdriver Hamou returns him to the camp. Hamou and another clan member are rivals for the affections of attractive Chadema. The French and Tumachek dialogue is backed by Philippe Eidel's world music track, combining multicultural pop with traditional sounds.
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