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The Mother of All Lies (Kadib Abyad, La Mère de tous les mensonges)

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Young Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir wonders why she has only one childhood photo—and why the girl in it isn’t her. To uncover the past’s mysteries, she builds a handmade replica of her Casablanca neighborhood and questions her family’s stories. As she delves deeper, El Moudir uncovers layers of deception and forgotten truths that shaped her life. In this surreal nonfiction film, she bravely brings reality to the surface, confronting difficult truths about her family and her past.


Festival Participation

  • Cannes Film Festival - 2023
    Winner Golden Eye
  • Cannes Film Festival - 2023
    Winner Un Certain Regard - Best Director
  • International Documentary Association - 2024
    Winner IDA Award Best Director
  • Sydney Film Festival - 2023
    Winner Sydney Film Prize Best Film
  • Valladolid International Film Festival - 2023
    Winner Audience Award Tiempo de Historia Asmae El Moudir
  • Bergen International Film Festival - 2023
    Winner Documentaire Extraordinaire
  • Athens International Film Festival - 2023
    Winner Golden Athena Best Documentary
  • Durban International Film Festival - 2023
    Winner Best Documentary
  • The Hague Movies that Matter Festival - 2024
    Winner Grand Jury Documentary Award Best Documentary
  • DOC NYC - 2023
    Winner Cinematography Award Short List: Features
  • International Cinephile Society Awards - 2024
    Winner ICS Award Best Documentary

Additional Materials

Distribution Company

Autlook Filmsales
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