Mokhtar
MovieTitle | Mokhtar |
User score | 0 |
Release date | Sep 14, 2010 |
Genre | Drama |
Director | Halima Ouardiri |
Production country | US |
Production companies | EyeSteelFilm |
Run time | 16 min. |
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.