Flower of the Sand
Spring Grants 2024 - Production Stage
Jaouad Babili / Feature Documentary / Morocco, Qatar / 75 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Documentary
Synopsis
After the destruction of illegal fishing boats, a woman named Oumi Zahra, in her fifties, decided to open a small café in the fishing village of Lassarga, near Dakhla in southern Morocco. The café quickly became the heart of the village, bringing together various sea-related professions and fostering new social connections. Oumi Zahra becomes a symbol of a woman overcoming challenges in a male-dominated environment, adding rich social dynamics to an already complex backdrop. Her café not only transforms the village but also creates a space where fishermen, traders, and locals can connect, share stories, and support one another, highlighting the power of community and resilience.
Credits
- Director
- Jaouad Babili
- Screenwriter
- Mohamed Bouhari, Jaouad Babili
- Producer
- Taoufik Charafddine
- Production Company
- Mades Vision
About the Director
Jaouad Babili works in Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa as a director and reporter for several Arab TV channels. His cinematographic approach, in both documentary and fiction, is infused with poetry and serves as a liberation from the journalistic style.