Mokhtar
Director: Halima Ouardiri
Morocco/Canada, 2011
14 minutes
Based on a true story, Moktar recounts the tale of a young boy who lives with his family of goatheards 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 film that celebrates inner and outer strength.