Machtat
Mahdia, Tunisia. Fatma and her daughters, Najeh and Waffeh, work as “machtat”, traditional musicians who play at wedding ceremonies. Their music evokes love and its promises, but the reality is much more complex and painful. Between illusions and disillusionment, Machtat is a powerful and liberating portrait of three women asserting their voices.
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Machtat
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Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 23, 2023
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Documentary, Music
User Score
65%
Original Title
ماشطات
Production Companies
Khamsin Films, Alter Ego Productions
Director
Sonia Ben Slama
Description
Mahdia, Tunisia. Fatma and her daughters, Najeh and Waffeh, work as “machtat”, traditional musicians who play at wedding ceremonies. Their music evokes love and its promises, but the reality is much more complex and painful. Between illusions and disillusionment, Machtat is a powerful and liberating portrait of three women asserting their voices.
