Mokhtar

2010 16 min

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

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Spoken Languages

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Flatrate

Alchemiya Amazon Channel

Cast

Omar Belarbi

Omar

S'Fia Moussa

The Grandmother

Abdellah Ichiki

Mokhtar

Crew

Halima Ouardiri

Director

Halima Ouardiri

Writer

Daniel Cross

Executive Producer

Mila Aung-Thwin

Producer

Halima Ouardiri

Producer

Backdrops

Posters

External Links

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