Echoes of Machtat
“Unveiling the bond between mothers, brides, and tradition.”
2024•17m•Released
Documentary
In Mahdia, Tunisia, Maram embarks on an intimate journey through the ancestral customs that have shaped her life, exploring matrimonial traditions, and highlighting the Henna, where the bewitching songs of the Machtat resound. Tracing her childhood memories, guided by Latifa and Habiba, two prominent Machtat, she uncovers the maternal essence of tradition, where the bond between mother and bride is at the heart of these intimate celebrations.
Director
Maram Nairi
Languages
Arabic, English
Studio
Instituto Goethe
Cast
Latifa
Latifa Battikh
Habiba
Habiba Aouinet
Najeh
Najeh Ghared
Fatma Khayat
Fatma Khayat
Kawther Grayaa
Kawther Grayaa
Production
Company
Instituto Goethe
Company
CNCI
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