Jawad Rhalib (born 1965 in Morocco) is a Belgian-Moroccan filmmaker. [1] His films, which generally tackle the themes of human rights and social realism, [2] have been screened at numerous international film festivals [3] [4] and have received numerous awards. [5]
Rhalib was born in Morocco to Belgian-Moroccan parents. He attended the Catholic University of Louvain-La-Neuve, graduating with a degree in communications. Before launching his film career in 1997, Rhalib was a journalist. [6]
The Order of Ouissam Alaouite or the Sharifian Order of Al-Alaoui is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed by the King of Morocco upon those civilians and military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state. The decoration was established on 11 January 1913 in replacement of the Order of Ouissam Hafidien. It is awarded in five classes: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander (Commandeur), Officer (Officier) and Knight (Chevalier).
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Alain de Halleux is a Belgian film director, producer, photographer and screenwriter. His films predominantly focus on the topics of environmental, social, financial, economic and political issues such as Brexit.
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The Return of the Son is a Moroccan film directed by Ahmed Boulane and released in 2011. It is Boulane's third feature film and was screened at multiple national film festivals.
A Muslim Childhood is a 2005 Moroccan film directed by Moumen Smihi. It was screened at the Marrakesh International Film Festival.
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Asmae El Moudir is a Moroccan film director, screenwriter and producer.
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Mohamed Chrif Tribak is a Moroccan filmmaker and screenwriter.
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