Mokhtar
“Mokhtar recounts the tale of a young boy who lives with his family of goatherds in a remote, Moroccan village.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Halima Ouardiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Halima Ouardiri
- Original Title
- Mokhtar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- EyeSteelFilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Halima Ouardiri
Halima Ouardiri
Duraid Munajim
Hélène Girard
Mila Aung-Thwin, Halima Ouardiri, Daniel Cross
Department Leadership Roster
Duraid Munajim
Director of Photography
Mila Aung-Thwin
Producer
Halima Ouardiri
Director
Halima Ouardiri
Producer
Hélène Girard
Editor
Halima Ouardiri
Writer
Brahim Batta
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mokhtar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mokhtar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mokhtar about?
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.
Who directed Mokhtar?
Mokhtar was directed by Halima Ouardiri.
Who stars in Mokhtar?
The principal cast of Mokhtar includes Omar Belarbi, S'Fia Moussa, Abdellah Ichiki.
When was Mokhtar released and how long is it?
Mokhtar was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 16m.