Machtat
Three women perform traditional wedding music in Mahdia, Tunisia, revealing the joy and pain behind their art.
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Three women perform traditional wedding music in Mahdia, Tunisia, revealing the joy and pain behind their art.
Synopsis
Fatma and her daughters, Najeh and Waffeh, perform as 'machtat' in Mahdia, Tunisia, bringing traditional music to wedding ceremonies. Their songs reflect themes of love while revealing the emotional struggles tied to their art. As they participate in these celebrations, the film captures the contrast between joy and disillusionment. Through their performances, Fatma, Najeh, and Waffeh assert their voices in a society that often overlooks their contributions, offering a portrait of their lives as musicians.
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