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199327 minGdocumentary

Vibrations in Upper Atlas

199327 minGdocumentary

Daily life in a small village in the Aït Bouguemez Valley unfolds in harmony with the natural rhythms of the Atlas mountains.

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Daily life in a small village in the Aït Bouguemez Valley unfolds in harmony with the natural rhythms of the Atlas mountains.

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Izza Génini

Izza Géninidirector

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Izza Génini documents daily life in the Aït Bouguemez Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Villagers work the land according to the natural rhythms of their environment. Sound plays a crucial role in their activities. Ancient celebrations are shown as traditions passed down through generations. The film captures the interactions of the community with their surroundings. It runs for 27 minutes and was released in 1993.

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