The East Wind (1975)
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English (en-US) |
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The East Wind |
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Set in the mid-1950s when Tangier was still an international zone, El Chergui presents the city on the eve of its independence, as Aïcha resorts to magical practices to try to prevent her husband from taking a second wife. Around her, a society of women creates its own form of active resistance even as the larger independence movement grows around it. Through his unique use of montage, Smihi creates arresting images that present a society torn by the contradictions of colonialism, religion, patriarchy, and resistance. (Block Cinema) |
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El Chergui ou le silence violent |
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Au milieu des années 1950, Tanger est encore une concession internationale. Mais l’heure de l’indépendance et de la réunification du pays approche. Sur les conseils de son entourage, Aïcha recourt à des pratiques magiques pour empêcher son mari de prendre une seconde épouse, plus jeune. Autour d’elle se cristallise la résistance clandestine des femmes, celle de sa famille et des voisines alliées. Aïcha arrache son voile en signe de révolte. |
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