860090
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The Hand of the Butterfly

2010-08-12 fr 142m
Documentary
Fourth film in the Mafrouza series. Two events mark the early winter in Mafrouza: the birth of a boy and a young woman's engagement. Within their homes, the intimate and the holy, cries, whispers and rituals: individuals' destinies are taking shape. Amidst the familial agitation, each finds their own way to live. Through their actions, but also through what they say, summoning the imaginary to reflect on reality, make it livable, and speaking of life, death and gender roles.

Director

Emmanuelle Demoris

egypt slum islam

Status

Released

Countries

  • France

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