Riad Alkantara has kindly agreed to host a screening of Imelda O'Reilly's short film Bricks, Beds and Sheep's Heads on Friday, December 12th at 6pm.
Still shots from Bricks, Beds & Sheep’s Heads
Bricks, Beds & Sheep’s Heads is an odyssey of a Moroccan immigrant named Murad looking back at his life on Aid El Kbir. Aid El Kbir is a celebratory Islamic holiday that occurs two months after Ramadan. Upon reflection of his fragmented past, moments are revealed as memory collides with attachment, longing and loss. On the dawn of Aid El Kbir, Murad discovers the boundaries of life and death.
This is a truly touching story that skilfully juxtaposes images of an Aid sheep sacrifice with a gentle and poetic narrative. The stark and haunting images, beautifully filmed, take us inside Murad's mind and heart both as an adult and a child to the extent where we feel his journey is our journey. O'Reilly's sensitive and truthful portrayal of the Medina is a credit to her and her crew. This film is a rare treat indeed and one whose story that is rich and rewarding enough to warrant a full length film treatment.
Imelda O'ReillyVisitors are cordially invited to join us for the festivities at Riad Alkantara located at 24 Oued Souaffine. Mabrouk El Aid!
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