Ziyara
Morocco, France, Belgium | 2020 | 99 min. | Arabic, French, English | Fiction | Hebrew, English Subtitles
ZIYARA means visit to the saints, a popular practice common to both Jews and Muslims in Morocco. While searching for traces of her Jewish memory, the director is welcomed by humble and magnificent Muslim guardians and caretakers. The wound of separation is still open but the camera reweaves the link, gathering stories, smiles, hospitality and blessings.
Production: Thierry Lenouvel, Lamia Chraibi, Olivier Dubois. Ciné-Sud Promotion, (France) La Prod (Morroco), Novack Prod (Belgium)
Script: Simone Bitton
Cinematography: Jacques Bouquin
Editing: Dominique Pâris
Sound Design: Frédéric Fichefet
Supporting Funds: Morrocan Centre for Cinema (CCM) , the French Center for Cinema ( CNC) ,The French Institute.
World distribution: The Party Film Sales.
Festivals: IDFA (Masters section) ,Cinema du Réel (Official selection) ,Filmaker Milano (Grand Prize).
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