ARABIAN SIGHTS
East Coast Premiere

Fez Summer 55

DIRECTOR: ABDELHAI LARAKI, PRODUCER: CAROLINE LOCARDI (A2L)
Morocco, 2024
114 minutes, Color

In the summer of 1955, just months before Morocco's independence, 11-year-old Kamal lives in the vibrant Medina of Fez. Together with his older friend Aïcha and her fellow students from Qaraouiyine University, he becomes drawn toward the fierce fight for freedom. This is Kamal's coming-of-age story, but it's also a passionate account of the rebirth of a nation. Set against the backdrop of Morocco's struggle against colonialism, Fez Summer '55 is a vivid portrayal of a country reclaiming its identity and culture. Inspired by the memories of Moroccan resistance fighters, director Abdelhai Laraki brings to life extraordinary acts of patriotism, the quest for women's rights, and the pursuit for independence. Through Kamal's eyes, we witness transformative moments that not only shape a young boy's growth but also the future of a nation.—Various sources

In Arabic and French with English subtitles