Chaïbia

At a glance

Chaïbia, is a 2015 Saudi movie, directed by Youssef Britel, and starring Saadia Azgoun, Mourad Zaoui, Mohamed Nadif. with a runtime of 90 minutes.

Overview

Chaibia is a biographical drama that tells the true and remarkable life story of Chaibia Talal, one of Morocco's most celebrated self-taught painters. Born into poverty and growing up without access to formal education, Chaibia's early years were marked by hardship and illiteracy. Her life takes an extraordinary turn when she encounters her son's paints and discovers a deep artistic gift within herself. The film follows her transformation from an unknown village woman into a pioneering figure in Moroccan and Arab art, whose vibrant, folk-inspired paintings earned international recognition. A deeply human story about late bloomers, maternal love, and the unstoppable power of creative self-discovery.

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