1978 / drama / Morocco / 90'’ / status : completed / long feature-film
After his father’s death, Abdelwahad, now head of his family, dreams of wealth and a break from tradition, despite his mother Hlima’s fears of him leaving. Facing obstacles and family disapproval, he is tempted by a relative’s offer to work in France, seeing it as a path to achieve his aspirations.
Restored by Cineteca di Bologna/L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory, in association with Ahmed El Maanouni. Restoration funded by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project.
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