導演Selma Bargach出生於摩洛哥卡薩布蘭加,在巴黎索邦大學獲得藝術博士學位,她主要研究摩洛哥電影中的女性角色。本片是她第一部劇情長片,已參與多個國際影展,片中魯特琴音樂貫穿全場,悠揚美麗的琴聲更讓人彷彿行走了一趟摩洛哥音樂之旅。
In the old medina of Casablanca in Morocco, a young lute enthusiast, Malek, decides to study with his uncle Amir, master of music, despite his mother’s apprehensions. To teach him the intricacies of the lute, Amir promises to reveal the secret of the 5th string and gives the example of Ziryab, an exceptional musician. But Amir will quickly realize the talent and the audacity of his nephew does not support Amir’s vision. Struggling with a need for the love of Laura versus artistic inspiration, and a quest for originality versus tradition, Malek strives to pursue his dream.