The Art of Telling (2010)
The final film in Emmanuelle Demoris' Mafrouza cycle. Mohamed Khattab runs a grocery in the area. A sheik, he also preaches the Friday sermon in the local mosque, but in the holiday period leading up to Eid, the «beards » arrive to take over the mosque. The people of Mafrouza discuss this takeover calmly and clear-sightedly. As one of Mohamed Khattabs close friends comments, "the Brothers seek to attract people; if you love someone, you dont try to attract them, you talk to them directly." Hurt, Mohamed Khattab keeps his intentions quiet, but he has not given up. What happens next gives him a chance to vent his anger and opposition, as well as express his bond with the film crew, now due to leave, the filming completed, after two years spent in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Art of Telling about?
- The final film in Emmanuelle Demoris' Mafrouza cycle. Mohamed Khattab runs a grocery in the area. A sheik, he also preaches the Friday sermon in the local mosque, but in the holiday period leading up to Eid, the «beards » arrive to take over the mosque. The people of Mafrouza discuss this takeover calmly and clear-sightedly. As one of Mohamed Khattabs close friends comments, "the Brothers seek to attract people; if you love someone, you dont try to attract them, you talk to them directly." Hurt, Mohamed Khattab keeps his intentions quiet, but he has not given up. What happens next gives him a chance to vent his anger and opposition, as well as express his bond with the film crew, now due to leave, the filming completed, after two years spent in the area.
- Who directed The Art of Telling?
- The Art of Telling was directed by Emmanuelle Demoris.
- How long is The Art of Telling?
- The Art of Telling has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- Where was The Art of Telling produced?
- The Art of Telling was produced in France.