Mokhtar recounts the tale of a young boy who lives with his family of goatherds in a remote, Moroccan village.
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.
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- Omar BelarbiOmar
- S'Fia MoussaThe Grandmother
- Abdellah IchikiMokhtar
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- Halima OuardiriDirector
- Halima OuardiriWriter
- Duraid MunajimDirector of Photography
- Hélène GirardEditor
- Halima OuardiriProducer
- Mila Aung-ThwinProducer
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