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

-
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
Post a Comment

For The First Time Since The Shocking Allegations Were Made Public, Sergey Brin Was Spotted With An Unknown Blonde Woman

-
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Nicole Shanahan's affair with Elon Musk was the cause of Sergey Brin's second marriage disintegrating, which is the current focus of all public attention on his personal life. The magazine's representatives said they could verify the authenticity of the insiders' claims despite the Tesla owner's assertions that he had nothing to do with the businessman's divorce. Perhaps that is why Brin chose to distract himself from the controversial news reports by spending time with a new girl. This was made public because the paparazzi caught Sergei leaving a California restaurant with an enigmatic stranger. According to the images posted on the Daily Mail website, the businessman and his buddy escaped from reporters after dinner by driving off in the businessman's automobile. The fact that the millionaire was traveling in a Tesla is notable. Recall that the world's richest man shared a picture of him having fun with Brin after the WSJ reported on the affair between Musk and Sergey's ex-wife. Elon asserts that his interactions with Shanahan were only cordial. Nicole didn't keep quiet. Make no mistake, said the ex-lover of the businessman's attorneys to reporters. Any rumors about Nicole having an affair with Elon Musk are slanderous in addition to being outright lies. The inventor of Google, Sergey, asked for a divorce in January, claiming irreconcilable differences as the cause of their separation. The couple has a 4-year-old daughter together. However, the world's richest man vehemently denies having ever been romantically involved with Shanahan, which is said to have occurred while the marriage was divorcing last fall. On Monday morning, Musk mocked The Wall Street Journal's investigations editor by posting a picture of himself having fun with Sergey Brin the day before to refute the article's explosive accusation.

from Celebrity Insider https://ift.tt/anoJjvh
via IFTTT https://ift.tt/KMqVJbX

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Gasoline Rainbow review – a free-ranging coming-of-age ode to the curiosity of youth

-
Billed as a gen Z road trip film, the Ross brothers’ first fiction feature offers more than you’d expect from the genre, with a focus on human interaction over plot In the opening seconds of the Ross brothers’ new film, a teenager professes his hope to discover a place “weirdos” like him can call home. The opening raises doubts about the novelty of what might follow: the trope of the high school outsider has been endlessly revisited. Gasoline Rainbow – billed as a gen Z road trip movie – starts off by replaying familiar images. As new high school graduates Makai, Micah, Nathaly, Nichole and Tony hit the road across Oregon for one final adventure together, we see the usual trappings of the genre: sing-alongs, parties by the campfire, and leaning out of car windows to enjoy the breeze and sweet call of freedom. We move into welcome new territory when a mishap leaves their van out of action, and the group are left in the hot desert trying to scrounge a path forward, meeting strangers al
Read more

Elaha review – sex, patriarchy and second-generation identity

-
A sexually candid, seriously intentioned drama about a young Kurdish woman who feels she has to surgically ‘restore’ her virginity before her wedding There is a heartfelt and courageous performance from 28-year-old Syrian-born, German-based actor Bayan Layla in this drama about sex, patriarchy and second-generation immigrant identity. It is a drama which hits the buttons squarely and efficiently, but might perhaps have played better as a three-part TV drama. Layla plays Elaha, a young woman of Kurdish family background in a German town (director Milena Aboyan is herself German-based and Armenian-Kurdish). She has finished high school and is now attending classes on how to apply for jobs, picking up skills she uses mainly to help her dad find employment. There seems to be no discussion about university, despite her obvious intelligence. Her mum works hard minding Elaha’s younger sister and disabled kid brother, and Elaha has part-time work at a dry-cleaners; she is saving for her wedd
Read more

Shraddha Kapoor roped in as co-founder by demi fine jewellery start-up Palmonas

-
Palmonas, the demi-fine jewellery startup, has announced the addition of Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor as its co-founder. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the industry, with Kapoor's involvement stemming from a serendipitous interaction on Instagram. Founded by Pallavi Mohadikar and Dr Amol Patwari, the demi-fine jewellery brand uses surgical-grade stainless steel elegantly plated with 18k gold tone and sterling silver plated with gold vermeil which is a 2.5-micron thick layer of 18K gold. This unique combination not only sets it apart in the industry but also establishes a standard of affordable luxury accessible to a diverse audience. Celebrated for its exquisite designs, superior craftsmanship, and affordable prices, PALMONAS has gained widespread acclaim for its contemporary and minimalistic jewellery collections made from sterling silver, stainless steel, and gold vermeil. Pallavi Mohadikar, Founder of Palmonas, shared the exciting journey of discovering
Read more