MFF-2024 OFFICIAL SELECTION - May 30 - June 2 , 2024
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XALÉ ▶️
- 2022
- Moussa Sene Absa- SENEGAL
WATCH THE TRAILERXalé is set in Dakar with a time-shifting chronology and follows the story of 15-year-old twins Awa and Adama. After the death of their grandmother, they are placed under the care of their uncle Atoumane…
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MY BROER GERTJIE ▶️
- 2023
- Niel Van Deventer - SOUTH AFRICA
WATCH THE TRAILERElias Nel leads a simple life in Beaufort West where he shares a flat with his sister and brother, the cult Afrikaans poet and singer-songwriter, Gert Vlok Nel. In April 2023, Gert took Elias on a concert tour to the Netherlands. My broer, Gertjie is the story of Gert Vlok Nel as seen through the eyes of his brother.
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KERKORREL – 20 Jaar Later ▶️
- 2022
- Niel Van Deventer - SOUTH AFRICA
WATCH THE TRAILERAlready in 1986, Johannes Kerkorrel was active as a South African singer-songwriter in the South African protest movement against apartheid. Most of his songs were banned on South African radio, and the resulting Voëlvry (‘Outlaw’) tour caused quite a stir in South Africa…
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THE LAST QUEEN ▶️
- 2023
- Damien Ounouri & Adila Bendimerad - ALGERIA
WATCH THE TRAILERAlgeria, 1516. The pirate Aroudj Barbarossa liberates Algiers from the tyranny of the Spaniards and takes control of the kingdom. Rumor has it that he murdered King Salim Toumi, despite their alliance. Against all odds, a woman will stand up to him: Queen Zaphira. Between history and legend, the journey of this woman tells of a struggle, personal and political upheavals she has endured for the well-being of Algiers…
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TRIPLE A ▶️
- 2023
- JIHANE BAHAR - MOROCCO
WATCH THE TRAILER“Triple A” tells the story of three lives, three marginalized individuals, in need of an organ. Subtle variations around the same universe, poverty. Three stories about couples, all providing for a vital necessity: a functioning organ.
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SIX PIEDS SUR TERRE ▶️
- 2023
- KARIM BENSALAH - ALGERIA
WATCH THE TRAILERSofiane is the son of a former Algerian diplomat who has spent his life living abroad. Now a student in Lyon, he becomes a victim of an administrative decision and faces the threat of deportation. Hoping to regularize his situation, he decides to temporarily work for Islamic funeral directors. Lost in his identity, uncomfortable in his own skin, being with the dead will turn out to be a clear path for him.
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LE VERRE DE L’AMITIÉ ▶️
- 2023
- NAOUFEL BERRAOUI - MOROCCO
WATCH THE TRAILER“The Glass of Friendship” tells the story of a group of friends who reunite after twenty years. Ahmed and his wife Souad, along with their friend Rachid, were supposed to spend a few quiet days by the sea, under the sun. However, this reunion takes a different turn and reveals various secrets.
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GADEHA ▶️
- 2022
- ANIS LASSOUED - TUNISIA
WATCH THE TRAILERGadeha meets Oussama’s child, Malika, and Moez (11). A strong friendship develops between the two boys. However, Gadeha accidentally discovers the secret behind his family’s newfound lifestyle. He is devastated.
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ASHKAL ▶️
- 2022
- YOUSSEF CHEBBI - TUNISIA
WATCH THE TRAILERIn the northern part of Tunis, in an area known as the Gardens of Carthage, a burnt body is found. Strangely, there are no signs of struggle or any clues as to how the body was set on fire. Two cops, Fatma and Batal, investigate this mysterious crime while battling their own demons. The possibility of a supernatural phenomenon is not excluded.
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JALALDINE ▶️
- 2022
- HASSAN BENJELLOUN - MOROCCO
WATCH THE TRAILERThe events in the film revolve around the character of Jalal Eddine, who refuses to accept the death of his wife and decides to isolate himself until he finds the light within himself. Twenty years later, Jalal Eddine becomes a Sufi master who lives among his disciples.
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LA COULEUR DANS LES MAINS ▶️
- 2023
- NORA HAMDI - ALGERIA
WATCH THE TRAILERTo find accommodation in Paris, young Yasmine must change her identity. This choice confronts her with the hidden life of her parents, who were assassinated when she was born, during Algeria’s struggle with terrorism. In search of her history, through her life as an artist, Yasmine will find enlightenment by discovering the secret she carries…
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LA MOBYLETTE ET LE CHARDONNERET ▶️
- 2023
- AMIR BENSAIFI - ALGERIA
WATCH THE TRAILERTwo young women decide to embark on a journey of 400 km by moped and with a goldfinch.
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DES TRESSES ▶️
- 2022
- LEILA MACAIRE - FRANCE
WATCH THE TRAILERLili arrives in the 4th grade at a new school and becomes friends with Dado. For the upcoming school photo, Lili braids her hair with African braids and has Dado straighten her hair. It’s the opportunity for them to seek in each other something they don’t have, even if it means putting their friendship at risk.
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BOUSSA ▶️
- 2023
- AZEDINE KASRI - ALGERIA
WATCH THE TRAILERMeriem and Reda are two young Algerians in love. They are not allowed to kiss publicly and there is no place where they can be intimate. This simple kiss will turn into a real obstacle course. The question remains: will they succeed?
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STORY ▶️
- 2021
- MOHAMED BOUHARI - MOROCCO
WATCH THE TRAILEREvery evening, a fisherman tells his son about his heroic adventures at the bottom of the sea. One day, the child discovers the truth.
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LE CHEMIN DE L’OUBLI ▶️
- 2023
- ALI MARWEN CHEKKI - TUNISIA
WATCH THE TRAILERLasaad, a young man in his forties, a street vendor, meets an older woman, “Aisha”, who has wandered to the house where her only daughter, “Hasna”, lives. He decides to help her and sets out to find her.
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CA ROULE ▶️
- 2022
- JAMIL NAJJAR - TUNISIA
WATCH THE TRAILERTo spend the summer holidays together, Habib takes his family on a trip to Tunisia, specifically to Zarzis, his hometown. However, the trip quickly turns into a nightmare for the family members. Habib tries to beautify the image of his homeland and resolve situations, but through the car journey, the group will encounter unexpected situations! The road holds many surprises for them.
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TRAHISON ▶️
- 2022
- SALMA LOUKHMAS - MOROCCO
WATCH THE TRAILERIn this film, two interwoven stories explore the aftermath of betrayal in relationships. At its center is a woman who discovers her husband’s infidelity and examines how she behaves and reacts in two different dimensions. We witness her journey along both paths, delving into the depths of her emotions, choices, and consequences. The film offers an immersive exploration of the complexity of human responses to betrayal, challenging the resilience, vulnerability, and growth that can arise from such profound personal upheaval. It provides a thought-provoking reflection on the multifaceted nature of human behavior in the face of betrayal.
- Documentary
- Feature Films
- Short Films