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The shikhates — folk singers in Morocco — both the most beloved and most marginalized of women for one and only reason: their freedom! Their liberal manners and liberal tone permit them, uniquely, to chant the injustice against women and their fate. In a few simple words, Shikha Aïcha summed up this situation: “our life is similar to this candle which burns, sacrificing itself so that others may behold!”.

Egypt - 2004 - 52 mn - Betacam Digital - Colour

Director Ali Essafi Script Ali Essafi Camera Ivan Boccara, Ali Essafi Sound Mathieu Daude Editing Nadia Dalal

Production Misr International Films-Youssef Chahine & Co, 35, rue Champollion, Le Caire, Egypte Tél : +20 2578 5362 Fax : +20 2578 8033 E-mail : mifl@starnet.com.eg Co-Production Ognon Pictures, Zentropa Productions, Les Fils Chafic Fathallah

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