In the desert, on the border between Mali and Mauritania, a nomadic school for Tuareg children thrives in the refugee camp. The school is initiated by a former rebel and against all odds, the children and their families reaffirm their Tuareg culture and identity despite the ravages of war and genocides.


Réalisatrice : Hajar Setta

Maroc 2013.

A nomadic School for Tuareg children thrives in a refugee camp in Mauritania. Against all odds, the children and their families reaffirm their Tuareg identity despite the ravages of war.

Title: The Beetle School
Translated title: Scarabée School
Countries: Morocco

Supported for: Script & Project Development 2013
Received amount: € 5,000
Production status: Development / research
Length: 72 min.
Completion Date: June 2013
Financing: Incomplete
Region: Middle East - North Africa

IDFA Bertha Fund first selection of 2013 | IDFA 2013
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