My Makhzen and Me (2012)
In the summer of 2011, Nadir Bouhmouch, a Moroccan student studying abroad in California returns to his home country and finds it in a state of turmoil. The uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt had spread to Morocco. Organized by a group of students called the February 20th movement through Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and a website called Mamfakinch; People were flooding the streets and demanding change. But the Makhzen (the ruling elite) refuses to abandon it's grasp. This film investigates what gave birth to the revolt and the obstacles it encounters on it's struggle for freedom, democracy, human rights and an end to corruption and poverty.
Director: Nadir Bouhmouch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: February 20, 2012
Screenplay
Country: Morocco
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
revolution, morocco, human rights, democracy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Makhzen and Me about?
- In the summer of 2011, Nadir Bouhmouch, a Moroccan student studying abroad in California returns to his home country and finds it in a state of turmoil. The uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt had spread to Morocco. Organized by a group of students called the February 20th movement through Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and a website called Mamfakinch; People were flooding the streets and demanding change. But the Makhzen (the ruling elite) refuses to abandon it's grasp. This film investigates what gave birth to the revolt and the obstacles it encounters on it's struggle for freedom, democracy, human rights and an end to corruption and poverty.
- Who directed My Makhzen and Me?
- My Makhzen and Me was directed by Nadir Bouhmouch.
- How long is My Makhzen and Me?
- My Makhzen and Me has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is My Makhzen and Me?
- My Makhzen and Me is a Documentary film.
- Where was My Makhzen and Me produced?
- My Makhzen and Me was produced in Morocco.