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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CONFIRMED! Kiara Advani joins Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3

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It was Bollywood Hungama that first reported the news that Kiara Advani would be cast alongside Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. Now, actress Kiara Advani has officially been announced as the leading lady in Farhan Akhtar's highly anticipated film, Don 3, joining Ranveer Singh in the popular franchise. This marks the first collaboration between Kiara and Ranveer, igniting immense excitement among fans.

Farhan Akhtar, the director of the film, took to social media to officially welcome Kiara Advani on board the project. The announcement was accompanied by a video shared Instagram. Sharing the post, he wrote in caption, “Welcome to the Don universe @kiaraaliaadvani #Don3.”

 

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Earlier, a source told Bollywood Hungama, “Director Farhan Akhtar felt that Kiara fits the bill perfectly. Moreover, she has never been paired with lead actor Ranveer Singh before. Kiara, too, is excited to be a part of an exciting action franchise. She is looking forward to playing the stylish part and also collaborating with Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer Singh.”

Interestingly, Kiara Advani will also be seen in another action-packed film, War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. The source said, “Until now, Kiara has proved her worth in romantic, intense and comic roles. With Don 3 and War 2, she’ll make a mark in the action genre and thus, emerge as an all rounder actress.”

Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment Don 3 is poised to deliver another adrenaline-fueled cinematic adventure, characterized by its gripping narrative and high-octane action sequences. The film is set to captivate audiences with its storyline and performances.

Also Read: SCOOP: Kiara Advani bags Ranveer Singh-starrer Don 3; official announcement tomorrow



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