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Sing Your Song / The Fifth String
Sing Your Song
Omar Falah
Short Documentary | Iraq | 2011 | 0 min.
Majid is a young talented singer of Iraqi folk music. A gentle, well-mannered man with a strong stage presence, he lives and works in the province of Nasriyah in southern Iraq. The film details the obstacles and constraints Majid and his band face as a result of the actions of extremist Islamist groups and the unappreciative attitude of local officials who consider art and singing a sin and forbidden. Majid and his band face up to the challenge before them to ensure that art remains alive in their city, Nasriyah.
LA 5EME CORDE (The Fifth String )
Selma Bargach
Feature Film | Morocco | 2011 | 98 min.
In the old medina of Casablanca in Morocco, a young lute enthusiast, Malek, decides to study with his uncle Amir, master of music, despite his mother's apprehensions. To teach him the intricacies of the lute, Amir promises to reveal the secret of the 5th string and gives the example of Ziryab, an exceptional musician. But Amir will quickly realize the talent and the audacity of his nephew does not support Amir's vision. Struggling with a need for the love of Laura versus artistic inspiration, and a quest for originality versus tradition, Malek strives to pursue his dream.
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