Details of Amazigh drama on Moroccan television

Berber drama is a genre of drama production that focuses on Berber culture and identity, and is presented in the various Berber dialects of North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Algeria.

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Features of Amazigh drama: Cultural diversity: It highlights different aspects of Amazigh culture, including customs, traditions, folk stories, and dialects. Addressing social issues: It addresses social and humanitarian issues related to Amazigh society, such as daily challenges and psychological struggles.

Expression of identity: It expresses the Amazigh identity and seeks to strengthen and preserve it. Linguistic diversity: Different Berber dialects are used, allowing viewers to learn about the rich linguistic diversity of the region. Examples of Amazigh drama productions: "Bint Al-Dheeb" series: A Moroccan series that focuses on the Amazigh community, its culture, customs and traditions. "Eli" series: An Amazigh series that tells stories inspired by reality and addresses social and humanitarian issues. "Attar" series: An Amazigh series that tells the story of a traveling salesman who knows everything about people and their secrets. "Boydhonan" series: A rural Amazigh series that addresses social issues in an exciting dramatic plot. "Ellis and Washin" series: A historical series that combines drama and comedy, and deals with the story of the disappearance of a scientist.

The importance of Amazigh drama Preserving culture: Contribute to preserving the Amazigh culture and passing it on to future generations. Identity definition: It helps to define and strengthen the Amazigh identity. Social awareness: It addresses important social issues and contributes to raising public awareness about them. Competition in the Ramadan race: Amazigh drama has become a strong competitor in Ramadan races, reflecting its popularity and development.

This year, the Ramadan drama scene is witnessing a qualitative shift with the inclusion of a group of Amazigh-language series on Channel 8's "Tamazight" programming. These series will accompany viewers throughout the holy month with a variety of productions that touch on social and humanitarian issues.

Among the anticipated productions is the series "Eli," which draws inspiration from real events and highlights the challenges of daily life and the psychological struggles of the characters in a moving dramatic style. This work is signed by Mohamed Ben Sidi in the script and dialogue, while Rachid El Hazmir is in charge of the direction. The cast includes Mohsen Zouaouq, Raja Khermaz, Sanaa Bahja, Omar Saleh, Nabil Ahriar, Moatasem Wassou, Said Amel, Dalal Azza, Hajar Douha, Sakina Djatit, and a group of other elite actors.

The audience will also be treated to the series "Atar," which tells the story of a street vendor who is known for his extensive knowledge of people's secrets and stories, due to his constant interaction with them in markets and working-class neighborhoods.

This work is written by Lahcen Sarhan, directed by Ilham Al-Alami, and its cast includes Rahil Abdullah, Lahcen Sarhan, Malika Id Bouhouch, Souad Belkhayat, Mohamed Zeroual, Mohamed Ouala, Abdelilah Khniba, Hamid Ashtouk, Khadija Skarin, Zahia Zahri, and others.

From social drama to thorny issues, the series "Bouidhounan," spoken in Rifian Berber, addresses sensitive topics related to the illegal control of land by organized gangs and their involvement in human and drug smuggling networks within the school environment.

The film is directed by Tariq Al-Idrisi, written by Mohamed Bouzkou, and produced by Nabil Ayouch.

Fans of historical dramas with a suspenseful twist will love the series "Ellis and the World," which combines suspense and comedy in a narrative centered around the disappearance of a prominent scientist, leaving behind a complex mystery in a world shrouded in mystery and secrets.

With this diverse selection of works, Amazigh drama seeks to strengthen its presence in the Ramadan season.

Amazighs enjoy significant representation in Moroccan drama, but this representation is limited to depicting them outside the present, focusing more on their village lives, their appearances, and their dialects. This year, "Bint al-Dheeb," directed by Fatima Boubekdi, is one of the most important series competing locally, addressing the Amazigh community, its culture, customs, and traditions.

Moroccan Amazigh drama suffers from a clear lack of scriptwriting and production, and as a result, stereotypical images of the Amazigh remain prevalent in many productions. This is due to a lack of appreciation for the modern dimensions that can be presented to the Amazigh in contemporary contexts.

Many critics have pointed out that this drama does not show Amazighs in modern roles such as company heads, intellectuals, artists, or politicians, which reinforces the traditional image that is limited to popular or rural roles. This observation opens the way for rethinking how to address this issue in dramatic writing and expanding the circle of Amazigh representation in more diverse and advanced fields.

The fourth season of the Moroccan Amazigh drama series "Ali Baba," which airs daily on the government-run Channel 8, "Tamazight," evokes the tragedy of the Al Hoceima earthquake that occurred late last year.

The dramatic scene in the Amazigh-language series received a great response from the Moroccan audience, who interacted with the first episodes of the series "Ali Baba" in its fourth season.

In recent years, Amazigh drama has been able to enter the Ramadan competition and reach both Amazigh-speaking and colloquial audiences through artistic and creative works, most notably the series "Ali Baba," which has reigned supreme in Moroccan drama, topping viewership ratings.

Amazigh drama in the competition race In recent decades, a large segment of Moroccans have been drawn to Amazigh dramas broadcast on Moroccan state channels. Translation has played a significant role in providing non-Amazigh speakers with an insight into the country's culture and rich linguistic diversity from its south to its north.

The series' director, Mustafa Ashour, stated, "The development and brilliance of Amazigh drama did not come from a vacuum. Rather, there have been major experiments over a long period, dating back to the 1980s. However, the creation of a special channel for Amazigh and the allocation of financial support for it provided a suitable environment that contributed to achieving an artistic boom in dramatic productions in Amazigh, with its diverse dialects, "Soussi," "Ziani," and "Riffian," as well as attracting attention through its brilliance and entry into the competition during Ramadan." The Ali Baba series has captured the hearts of Moroccans through its coverage of numerous social and humanitarian issues, including tolerance and coexistence between religions, the value of women in Amazigh culture, and the traditions, customs, and natural and urban heritage found throughout most regions of Morocco.

In the same context, the series team did not forget the moments and memories they lived and shared with the people and residents of the region during the filming of the first seasons of the series, including the regions of "Ijoukak" and "Thalatha Yaqoub", located near the city of Marrakesh in southern Morocco.

Mustafa Ashour said that including the earthquake tragedy was necessary and inevitable, and is a simple expression of sharing beautiful and wonderful memories with the people of the region and the friends we miss.

Ashour added that the initiative was three-dimensional, from the company, the scriptwriter, and the director, and is a gesture and tribute to the souls of the earthquake, especially since followers of the Ali Baba series know that most of the areas hit by the earthquake, such as the villages of Ijoukak and Three Jacobs, were the setting for the first two seasons, as well as for other works in Moroccan drama, whether spoken in colloquial or Amazigh.

Amazigh TV "Visit me once a year" In keeping with the competitiveness of Moroccan drama on satellite and Arab channels, the Moroccan director believes that "Amazigh drama needs attention and care, and that it should take its natural place, just like colloquial drama. This is particularly true in terms of quantity, as producing three series annually is not enough to create strong competition compared to other Moroccan artistic productions." The spokesperson continued, "Although Amazigh drama has established its success on the creative and artistic scene, attracting advertisers with brilliance and trending on social media platforms, the connection between us and the viewer continues to change from year to year."

It is noteworthy that the Amazigh-language drama series "Ali Baba" revolves around a story inspired by the legendary Amazigh character "Ali Baba", whose events reflect the social and human relations in Amazigh society, as well as aspects of Amazigh life and culture in Morocco.