ZAID
SYNOPSIS
"Zaid: From Ugliness to Beauty" follows Rachid, a welder turned artist, as he dedicates himself to sculpting a horse during the challenges of the COVID-19 lockdowns. With determination and patience, he pours his heart into his craft, driven by the dream of achieving global recognition. The film is a testament to the transformative power of passion and perseverance in the pursuit of one’s dreams.
CREW
Director: Mohammed Dabani
Writer: Mohammed Dabani
Producer: Khadija Belkaid
belgium
Mohammed Dabani
Mohammed Dabani, an independent filmmaker based in Brussels, was born in Morocco and grew up in the UK. A graduate of Goldsmiths University of London, he explores culturalidentity and social justice through his documentaries and short films. His film Zaid: “fromugliness to beauty” (2024) was screened at the Tangiers National Film Festival. “Home” (2023)received a mention at the À Films Ouverts Festival, and “Fatima: life on an activist” (2022) wasselected at the Cinémamed Festival in Brussesl . His short film “Lost “(2020) also bears witness to hisartistic and social commitment
