Zaid: From Ugliness to Beauty
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"Zaid: From Ugliness to Beauty" tells the captivating story of Rachid Zaid, a self-taught artist from Oujda, Morocco. Rachid's journey highlights the power of art to transform lives and showcases his resilience. Rachid started as a metal craftsman and mastered the art of creating stunning sculptures from discarded materials. The film follows his evolution from paintings to intricate sculptures, despite facing challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Rachid's workshop serves as his creative haven, where he not only crafts art but also aims to inspire fellow artists and promote environmental responsibility. Beyond showcasing his artistic growth, the documentary explores Rachid's personal development, depicting him as a compassionate individual making a positive impact on his community and the environment. We invite you to join us in celebrating Rachid's inspiring journey, witnessing how he turns ordinary objects into extraordinary works of beauty.
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About the director(s):
mo dabani:
Mohammed Dabani was born in Morocco and grew up in the UK. He studied media and television at London College and took a degree in filmmaking at Goldsmiths College. In 2002 he taught filmmaking to young people at Youth Culture Television (YCTV), and in 2007 he worked at BBC Wales in Cardiff as an assistant producer in digital platforms. He currently lives in Brussels, where he has directed several short films and documentaries, including "Fatima, une vie de militante" in 2022, "Home" in 2020, "Salima" in 2018, "Lost" in 2016, and "Storyteller" in 2015.
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