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SINCE I WAS BORN

by Jawad Rhalib

synopsis

Izza Zahra refuses to submit to the diktats of the men in her village. She will fight to be the first girl in her douar to continue her studies beyond secondary school. With a valiant heart, she embarks on a veritable uphill battle. For her, school is a real opportunity for her to realise her dreams, leave poverty behind and have a better life than her parents did. Izza dreams of becoming a botanist, but it is not enough to dream to succeed.

international title: Since I Was Born
original title: Puisque je suis née
country: Belgium, Morocco
sales agent: Belgian Docs
year: 2024
genre: documentary
directed by: Jawad Rhalib
film run: 75'
screenplay: Jawad Rhalib
cinematography by: Nastasja Saerens
film editing: Jawad Rhalib
music: Simon Fransquet, Yamen Martini
production: R&R Productions, Scope Pictures, R&R Productions Maroc (MA)

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