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Made in Morocco – Short Films Programme
Discover the vibrant voices of Moroccan cinema at the Ajyal Film Festival. In celebration of the Qatar-Morocco Year of Culture, these compelling short films offer an authentic view of Moroccan life and culture.
Two 14-year-old Amazigh children, Hasna and Samad, use art and painting to capture light in the midst of darkness, finding beauty where others see strangeness.
Set in a remote Amazigh village, ‘Moon’ tells the story of Hasna and Samad, two 14-year-olds who find solace in painting and creative expression. Against the harsh, sun-baked landscape, their brightly coloured artwork and astronaut-like helmets seem alien to the local environment. Through their unique perspective, they reveal the beauty hidden in the everyday world. The film uses this visually compelling contrast to explore themes of isolation, resilience, and the pursuit of light in the darkest circumstances.

Credits

Director
Zineb Wakrim
Cinematographer
Amine Berrada
Editor
Pierre Bael
Sound
Zakaria Jerhaoui
Mixing
Zakaria Jerhaoui

About the Director

Zineb Wakrim
Zineb Wakrim, born in Casablanca in 2001, is a Moroccan film director and screenwriter. Inspired by the surrealist movement from a young age, she honed her skills at the School of Visual Arts in Marrakech, where she graduated in 2023. Wakrim’s film ‘Moon’ premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won third prize in La Cinef. Her work is marked by a deep engagement with themes of spirituality