Fly Me to the Moon
Spring Grants 2022 - Production Stage
zakaria nouri / Short Narrative / Morocco, Egypt, France, Qatar / 16 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Drama
Synopsis
As the wedding ceremony approaches, all that remains is to complete the final step——obtaining the virginity certificate for Farida, the young wife. On the way to her dressing room to prepare for her wedding night, Farida has an unexpected encounter at the beauty salon. This meeting will force her to reconsider her decision and the path she is about to take with this marriage.
Credits
- Director
- Zakaria Nouri
- Screenwriter
- Mohamed Rida Saaoud, Zakaria Nouri
- Producer
- Mohammed Raouf Sebbahi, Khaoula Assebab
- Production Company
- Yaz’Image
About the Director
Zakaria Nouri was born in 1993 in Casablanca. After obtaining his bachelor's degree in Physics and Chemistry in 2011, he continued his studies at the Higher Institute Of Journalism and Information (IFJ) in Casablanca, and obtained his diploma in audiovisual engineering. Zakaria then moved to Belgium, where he continued his professional training by integrating directing workshops and working on various audiovisual and film projects as first assistant director between Belgium and Morocco. In 2020, Zakaria Nouri directed his first short fiction film entitled 'Aicha'; the film had notable success, participating in more than 80 festivals around the world and winning many prizes. In 2021 Zakaria was selected to participate in the Arab media lab, and joined the collective 1000 faces in France.