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Salma Khalil, Tchad, 2024

SYNOPSIS
Madjbara is both a depiction of the beauty and magic of nature and a gateway to its mysteries. The film explores the journey of African ancestral and authentic identity through time—an identity imprinted on the female body, showcasing a natural beauty that has nearly disappeared from the contemporary narrative of African culture.

BIOFILMOGRAPHIE
A visual artist, photojournalist, and consultant in graphic design, Salma Khalil adapted the comic book La Famille Hassan. She directed Reine du Guera, which was showcased at numerous festivals worldwide and received a Jury Mention at FESPACO 2023 as well as the Best African Film Award by CANAL+ International at the Abidjan Animation Film Festival in 2024.