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Release Date:
September 14, 2010
Original Title:
Mokhtar
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
EyeSteelFilm
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 16
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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Director:
Halima Ouardiri
Director of Photography:
Duraid Munajim
Editor:
Hélène Girard
Executive Producer:
Daniel Cross
First Assistant Director:
Marie-Alexandre Kérouac
Producer:
Mila Aung-Thwin
Halima Ouardiri
Production Design:
Brahim Batta
Production Manager:
Katherine Jerkovic
Writer:
Halima Ouardiri
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