THE COLOR OF EXILE

Azlarabe Alaoui |
Côte d’Ivoire, France, Morocco |
2025 |
112Min |
Afrikaans, Arabic, French
In a remote Senegalese village, Ousmane, a young albino, faces daily insults and threats fueled by deep-rooted superstitions. Driven by the promise of a better life, they venture into the vast desert. Mother and son draw strength from their unwavering bond to keep going. With each dune they cross, new dangers arise: dehydration, exhaustion, and the growing menace of ruthless smugglers. Their journey ventures across the desert, through Moroccan spiritual brotherhoods, and into the perils of crossing into Europe. This vibrant narrative invites reflection on the human condition and on each individual’s place in a constantly evolving world, where difference can either be rejection or shared enrichment.
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Screenings

26 Jul 16:30 Suncoast 7

Azlarabe Alaoui

Azlarabe Alaoui is a Moroccan filmmaker, screenwriter, and professor of cinema in higher education. He is also the head of the Center for Audiovisual Studies and Research. With over 25 years of experience in film production and criticism, he has directed seven short films and three feature films: Andoroman (2012), Douar Al Boum (2016), and Africa Blanca: The Color of Exile (2025). His films have been presented in numerous international festivals, exploring themes of identity, exile, and spiritual resilience through a poetic and humanistic cinematic approach.

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