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A NIGHT IN MOROCCO
Tuesday, December 8 @ 6:30PM
Thalia Theatre, Symphony Space
THE TALE OF A MCHAOUCHI WRESTLER /
MOUSSEM LAMCHAOUCHA
US PREMIERE
Wrestling is a popular sport in Morocco. In this love story set in ancient Morocco, the young carpenter of modest means, Slimane, is in love with the beautiful Saadia. But rich merchant Takokh wants to marry her. With the backdrop of Moroccan wrestling and a fierce power struggle around a beautiful young woman, “The Tale of a Mchaouchi Wrestler” is an epic, very entertaining comedy-drama that won great success in its native Morocco. By Mohamed Ahed Bensouda, Morocco, 2009, 100min, Comedy-drama in Arabic with English subtitles.
Q&A with director followed by a catered reception.
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