Machtat

At a glance

Machtat, is a 2023 Lebanese movie, directed by Sonia Ben Slama. with a runtime of 82 minutes.

Overview

Mahdia, Tunisia. Fatma and her daughters, Najeh and Waffeh, work as “machtat”, traditional musicians who play at wedding ceremonies. Their music evokes love and its promises, but the reality is much more complex and painful. Between illusions and disillusionment, Machtat is a powerful and liberating portrait of three women asserting their voices.

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