Camera/Woman

NEW DOCS

In Morocco, Khadija supports her family by documenting wedding parties—as a woman, she’s permitted inside the celebrations where men are not allowed—yet she struggles with negative perceptions of her newfound occupation. After years of a bad marriage, Khadija and her eleven-year-old son moved in with her parents. Though her family depends on the money her job brings in, her mother and brother do not approve of the late nights that are required of Khadija as she attends the events of others. But if she were to quit, who would support the family? The self-assuredness and fulfillment Khadija finds in her work is met with painful isolation at home. We follow Khadija inside vivid celebrations and witness fragile moments of domestic frustration as she carefully navigates the needs of clients, friends’ desires, and obligations to her family. Camera/Woman offers a poignant and multilayered portrait of a woman who boldly pushes back against the oppressive expectations of those around her.  ST

Director

Karima Zoubir

Producers

Karima Zoubir, Rachid Biyi

Editor

Sofia Escude

Cinematographer

Gris Jordana

Release Year

2012

Festival Year

2013

Country

Morocco

Run Time

59 minutes

Premiere

North American Premiere