A MORNING WITH ASMAE EL MOUDIR
09:30 - 11:00 Thursday 21st Mar 2024 / 90 min
Asmael El Moudir, director of Mother of All Lies, will share insights into the challenges of reconstructing past events, her exploration of unconventional filmmaking techniques, and the personal involvement of her own family in the project.
ASMAE EL MOUDIR has had a remarkable year with the success of her latest film, “The Mother of All Lies” (2023), which is being screened at CPH:DOX and has been acclaimed at Cannes in Un Certain Regard, and honored with the Golden Eye for Best Documentary. The film has garnered attention at festivals worldwide. In her debut hybrid feature, where she assumes multiple roles as director, producer, and editor, Asmae invites viewers to delve into an intimate tale set in Morocco. She skillfully navigates themes of memory and narrative invention, seamlessly blending reality with imagination to craft a captivating viewing experience.