Once ... Agadir (1971)
This short-length documentary takes us to Agadir, a city in Morocco that was struck by an earthquake in 1960. The film, made by an expatriate Moroccan who lost family and friends in the disaster, is a memorial to that tragedy and to the past he left behind when he came to North America. Partly allegorical, it employs varying techniques to offset reality from fantasy sequences.
Director: Jacques Bensimon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
Music: Art Phillips
Cinematography: John Diebold
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
morocco, earthquake, geography
More Films by Director: Jacques Bensimon
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once ... Agadir about?
- This short-length documentary takes us to Agadir, a city in Morocco that was struck by an earthquake in 1960. The film, made by an expatriate Moroccan who lost family and friends in the disaster, is a memorial to that tragedy and to the past he left behind when he came to North America. Partly allegorical, it employs varying techniques to offset reality from fantasy sequences.
- Who directed Once ... Agadir?
- Once ... Agadir was directed by Jacques Bensimon.
- How long is Once ... Agadir?
- Once ... Agadir has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Once ... Agadir?
- Once ... Agadir is a Documentary film.
- Where was Once ... Agadir produced?
- Once ... Agadir was produced in Canada.