The Mother of All Lies review – pursuing the truth of Morocco’s brutal dictatorship years

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Asmae El Moudir employs a delicate mix of handmade replicas and oral testimony to brilliantly evoke personal and collective trauma Between those who refuse to remember and those who struggle to forget, a tumultuous clash of minds occupies the centre of Asmae El Moudir’s inventive documentary, a prize-winner at last year’s Cannes film festival. Through a constellation of clay figurines and dollhouse-style miniature sets, most of which were constructed by El Moudir’s father, the director recreates her oppressive childhood in the Sebata district of Casablanca. Under the watchful eyes of her domineering grandmother Zahra, all personal photos are banished from the house, save for a picture of King Hassan II. The delicate mix of handmade replicas and oral testimony brilliantly evokes the personal and collective trauma that stem from Morocco’s “Years of Lead” – a period of state brutality under Hassan II’s dictatorial rule. Lingering on the nimble fingers of El Moudir’s father as he puts t
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Porsha Williams Makes Fans’ Day With Amazing Paris Photos

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Porsha Williams made her fans' day with a bunch of amazing pics taken from Paris. Check them out below. Someone said: 'Slide 2… The background is everything. Perfect shot!,' and another follower posted this: 'If u want good soul food while in Persia , go to Mama Jackson.' One follower said: 'One thing about Porsha is that Pilar is never far when she travels!!! She’s always by her side!!' and a commenter posted: 'The jalapeño yellowtail sashimi is my favorite but you know you didn’t have to go to France to get it. They got that at Kona.' Another commenter posted this: 'My favorite housewives- I don’t even bother with that show anymore since you left. Keep up the faith Bella.'   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Author 📚 (@porsha4real) A commenter posted this message: 'It's been a long road, but I've watched you grow and fight for respect and happiness and it's wonderful to see you've found it. happy bday queen.' One other follower said: 'I can honestly say these are genuine smiles. I've always loved you Porsha. I wish you nothing but happiness.' Someone else said: 'So love that you are living your best life porsha. You are my boo sis. Love you.' A fan said: 'It just bring me to tears seeing how happy you finally are @porsha4real you both look so happy.. Have all the fun you possibly can sus .' Porsha Williams makes her fans and followers happy with a video featuring her fantastic daughter, PJ. Check out the clip here. 'The sweetest Love No wig, No makeup nothing but pure love for her mommy! She often calls me a superhero and only if she knew how I try to live up to all she sees & feels. It’s the unconditional love for me @pilarjhena,' Porsha said.

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