Majid

Name: Majid
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010
Duration: 116 min

Director: Nassim Abassi

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Highlights

Abassi is the first director from Morocco to present the Tamazight in his films.
An amazing heartfelt film that focuses on the day-to-day realities of the poor and orphaned in Morocco rather than the beautiful scenery of the country.
The film made its world premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival.

2010/ Morocco116 min/ Drama

Original Title

Majid

SYNOPSIS

A coming of age story of a ten years old Moroccan orphan called Majid. Following recurrent nightmares, he discovers that he can’t remember his parents’ faces anymore. With the help of his new friend Larbi, Majid decides to go on a quest to find a photograph of his dead parents. It’s a journey that will take them to the big city of Casablanca where danger and adventure awaits them.

CAST

Brahim Al Bakali
Lotfi Sabir
Wassime Zidi
Abdellah Lamrani

CREW

Screenwriter: Nassim Abassi
DOP: Jonny Semeco
Editor: Nassim Abassi

Production Company(ies)

Moondust Productions

Producer(s)

Nassim Abassi

Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), UAE

Warsaw International Film Festival, Poland

Arab Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands

Marrakech International Film Festival, Morocco

Moroccan National Film Festival, Morocco

Oran International Arabic Film Festival, Algeria

International Film Festival for Children and Youth of Sousse, Tunisia

Arab Film Festival Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Best Screenplay Award at the Moroccan National Film Festival, Morocco

Best Film Award at the International Film Festival for Children and Youth of Sousse, Tunisia

Best Male Actor Award at the Oran International Arabic Film Festival, Algeria

Silver Hawk Award at the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Reviews

Raphael Cormack - Arab Review

Shiroma Silva - The Platform

Amir El Omari - Tahawolat (Arabic)

Quotes

“As a film that is both genuinely funny and genuinely moving it invites comparison with the classic Life is Beautiful.” Raphael Cormack - Arab Review

“This film has courageous intentions and aims to depict reality rather than a tourist’s ideal.” Shiroma Silva - The Platform