The Scarecrow
Special Screening - Ajyal Film Festival 2024
Anas Zemati / Morocco / 2024 / 25 min / Unknown / Unknown / In Arabic / Arabic, English subtitles
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Rated: 
Mature subject matter. May not be suitable for minors. Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas
Description
Saïd leads a dull life working desolate fields, longing for a better future with his beloved Zineb. As they plot their escape from the oppressive reality that binds them, Saïd’s inner turmoil and fear of the unknown threaten to keep him trapped in his circumstances. ‘The Scarecrow’ is a compelling drama that portrays the tension between aspiration and fear, reflecting on the courage needed to pursue change in the face of uncertainty.
Director
Anas Zemati
Anas Zemati is a Moroccan filmmaker from Guelmim who started his journey into the audiovisual world in 2016. After graduating with a Higher Technical Certificate in Cinema and Audiovisual from Lycée al Layloun, Zemati directed his first film, ‘Guelmim That I Aspire For’. His second project, ‘The Scarecrow’, won the Grand Prize at the Tangier National Film Festival’s School Film Competition. Zemati continues his studies in cinema and creative writing, with a deep connection to the stories and culture of Morocco’s nomadic tribes.
Credits
- Screenwriter
- Anas Zemati
- Cinematographer
- Houssam Loukili, Salaheddine Belboudali
- Editor
- Salaheddine Belboudali, Anas Zemati
- Music
- Jajouka Group
- Cast
- Ali Boumehdi Aya Jabrane