Echoes of Machtat

Echoes of Machtat 2024 Directed by Maram Nairi ذبال العين

Unveiling the bond between mothers, brides, and tradition.

In Mahdia, Tunisia, Maram embarks on an intimate journey through the ancestral customs that have shaped her life, exploring matrimonial traditions, and highlighting the Henna, where the bewitching songs of the Machtat resound. Tracing her childhood memories, guided by Latifa and Habiba, two prominent Machtat, she uncovers the maternal essence of tradition, where the bond between mother and bride is at the heart of these intimate celebrations.

Country Tunisia

Production Country Tunisia

Language Arabic

Spoken Languages Arabic , English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies CNCI , Instituto Goethe

Budget $1

Release Date 23 October 2024

17 mins