Casablanca Beats (2021)

Nabil Ayouch
Casablanca Beats (still)
2021
Digital video, colour, sound
102 minutes
Courtesy of Front Row Films

Overview

Anas, a well-known former rapper, takes a job at a cultural centre in Sidi Moumen, a working-class neighbourhood in Casablanca. His out-of-the-box ideas encourage his new students who try to free themselves from the weight of restrictive traditions in order to live their passions and express themselves through hip-hop.

Screening Information

Casablanca Beats (2021)
Director: Nabil Ayouch
France, Morocco
Narrative | 102 min
Arabic with English subtitles

Presented by Sharjah Art Foundation, this film is part of the Spring Film Series, which explores themes focused on resistance, passion and self-expression through narratives featuring indomitable characters who break free from restrictive traditions.

Details about the full programme can be found here.

All film screenings begin at 8:30 pm in Sharjah Art Foundation’s open-air Mirage City Cinema, Al Mureijah Art Spaces.

To book your tickets, click here.

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Casablanca Beats (2021)

Spring 2022 Film Series

The Spring Film Series presents award-winning films that explore themes focused on resistance, passion and self-expression.