Searching for collective identity and roots through memory and postmemory in Kamal Hachkar's documentary films

Kamal Hachkar’s documentary films delve into themes of memory and identity, exploring Morocco's Jewish heritage. Through personal and collective narratives, Hachkar connects past experiences with present cultural realities.

His works emphasize the interplay between memory and postmemory, highlighting how second-generation individuals engage with ancestral stories. These documentaries foster dialogue on multiculturalism and coexistence.

Hachkar's approach has earned acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of Jewish-Muslim relations in Morocco. The films invite audiences to reflect on shared histories and the preservation of diverse cultural legacies.

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