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Ali Zaoua: prince de la rue (Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets)
	Language	Arabic	Nabil Ayouch’s first feature, Mektoub, was Morocco’s official entry in the 1999 Academy Awards. Mektoub became one of the most successful and acclaimed features in Moroccan history. For Ali Zaoua, Ayouch casts homeless children from the streets of Casablanca. Ali Zaoua’s urban landscapes are a far cry from the iconic images of the legendary film Casablanca. However, Ayouch’s compassion toward the children and their plight is evident in every frame of the film as he contrasts their stark reality with the fantastic dream world to which they seek to escape.
	Call Number	AF0012
	Audio Languages	Arabic
	Subtitles	English
	Director	Nabil Ayouch
	Year	1999
	Duration	99 minutes
	Format	NTSC
	Media	DVD
	Copies	1