Izza Génini

Izza Génini

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Moroccan filmmaker.

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Izza Génini

Movies

Pour le Plaisir des Yeux
Director
A documentary by Izza Genini
Return to Oulad Moumen
Director
In south Marrakesh, Morocco, amidst the olive groves lies the village of Oulad Moumen where Habiba and Yossef Edery began their family in the 1920s. Genini, the youngest of the nine Edery children, organized a family reunion in 1992.
Vibrations in Upper Atlas
Director
Daily life in the Aït Bouguemez Valley is documented in this film by Izza Génini. Nestled in the Atlas mountains, the residents of this small village work the land in time with the natural rhythms of the landscape. Sound and tempo are part of the composition of daily life where ancient celebrations are passed down through generations.
Rythmes de Marrakech
Director
In this film, Marrakech is filled with music, from women singing, dancing and drumming in their homes, to shopkeepers in the old market of Jamaa El-Fna, leaving their shops to follow groups of musicians through the allies of the old city.
Gnaouas
Director
Film documents the rituals, spiritual customs, music and dance of the Gnaouas, the African religious group originally brought into Morocco centuries ago. Also contains footage of the slaughter of a sheep.
Louanges
Director
Between Volubilis and Meknès, the sanctuary of Moulay Idriss, is the scene of one of the most important pilgrimages in Morocco. Sufi brotherhoods and simple pilgrims parade for 8 days on ecstatic rhythms.
Aïta
Director
Documentary on aïta, a Bedouin musical style that originated in the countryside of Morocco. Women aïta singers are shown performing and discussing their nomadic lifestyle and profession.
Trances
Producer
Documentary about the Moroccan musical group Nass El Ghiwane.