Mokhtar

Based on a true story, Mokhtar recounts the tale of a young boy who lives with his family of goatherds in a remote, Moroccan village. When the boy finds a fallen owl and decides to keep it—despite the fact that the owl is considered a bad omen—his new pet becomes a symbol of rebellion against his family and an icon of his fledgling independence. Kinship, religion and spirituality are all confronted in this astounding story that celebrates inner and outer strength. —TIFF