The Desert Rocker
Nominated for the AFFZ Film Award
The Desert Rocker is an intimate, witty, and profound portrait of the extraordinary Hasna El Becharia, a pioneer Gnawa artist.
The first musician to break through the social barrier of this culture, she empowers and inspires women of all ages by reclaiming a musical tradition reserved for men for centuries. A singularly talented artist, she leads women to redefine their roles.
Genre
Doc
Countries
Algeria / Canada / Morocco / France
Language
Arabic
Subtitles: French / English
Year
2022
Show Times
Sat, 19.11.2022 – 21:15
Sun, 27.11.2022 – 15:00
Running Time
75'
Director
Sara Nacer
Sara Nacer grew up in Algeria and Canada. In 2013, she founded SN Production and began producing documentaries and music videos.
Screenplay
Sara Nacer
Cinematography
Laura Bustillos Jáquez
Sara Nacer
Sara Nacer
Music
Hasna El Becharia
Editor
Sara Nacer
Cast
Hasna El Becharia