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Wild Sky
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Wikipedia article
'Wild Sky' is a 2011 French autobiographical documentary film and cinematic essay/poem directed by Rachid B. and co-written by Florent Mangeot.
Plot
At his dying father's bedside; Rachid B. recalls his strongest memories from his childhood in Morocco to recollections of his homosexuality and rejection of Christianity, right up to his recent conversion to Islam.
The film tells the story of his life, that he was never able to share with his father, and is "A powerful exploration of desire and of ones own identity."[http://www.visionsdureel.ch/fileadmin/presskits/2011/seances_speciales/VDR_Programme_2011_web_web.pdf Programme Visions du rel 2011, page 28]
Release
In April 2011, the film premiered at the Visions du Rel film festival.
Awards and recognition
* Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Director, LesGaiCineMad, Madrid International LGTB Film Festival, Spain, 2011. LesGaiCineMad Awards 2011 [http://lesgaicinemad.com/noticias/palmares-2011?ArkXP=tr4npe4ib5u7ct2e184qetu8k2#en]
* Special mention, Salina Doc Fest, Italy, 2011. SalinaDocFest I vincitori della V Edizione [http://www.salinadocfest.it/2011/09/25/salinadocfest-i-vincitori-della-v-edizione/]
* Mention (short film competition), Les crans Documentaires, Arcueil, France, 2011. Les Ecrans Documentaires Palmars 2011 [http://www.lesecransdocumentaires.org/2011/palmares.html]
* Nominated for the Best Doc-LGTIB award, Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Spain, 2011. Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival [http://www.barcelonafilmfestival.org/2011/uk/le_ciel.htm]
* Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, National Competition, France, 2012. Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival [http://www.clermont-filmfest.com/index.php?&m=226&c=3&id_film=200018023&o=88]
Notes and references
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