Synopse
The actors Zineb and Hamza are in the Atlas mountains, preparing for the roles in a play about the saga of Isli and Tisselt. The story is of two lovers from whose tears the lakes bearing their names are supposed to have been formed. Zineb and Hamza both have failed relationships behind them. In the remote region, they meet the shepherd Mohammad, a young man full of dreams. The encounter with him and the other nomads and the intense experiencing of nature change Zineb's and Hamza's view of love. The film is a meditation about things in life that remain invisible and can only be felt.
Regie
Hakim Belabbes (*1961) was born in Morocco, but has lived for many years in Chicago. Besides his film work, he teaches direction and production at Colombia College.
Info
Original Title: Mouhaawalatoune fashila li taarifi el hob
International Title: Defining Love: A Failed Attempt
Category: Feature
Section: Agenda 13
Version & Subtitles: Arabic OV with English subtitles
Director & Screenplay: Hakim Belabbes
Cast/Protagonists: Zineb Ennajem, Hamza Abderrazik, Mohammad Ouarrou
Production country: Morocco, United States
Year of Production: 2012
Length: 92 min
Producer: Latefa El Berki
Production company: LTF Productions
Cinematography: Raphaël Bauche
Editor: Hakim Belabbes
Music: Mohammad Ouarrou
Production Design: Latefa El Berki
World Sales: LTF Productions
