The Desert Rocker is an intimate, witty and profound portrait of the extraordinary Hasna El Becharia, a pioneer Gnawa artist. The first musician to break through the social barrier of this culture, she empowers and inspires women of all ages by reclaiming a musical tradition reserved for men for centuries . A singularly talented artist, she leads women to redefine their roles and challenge cultural norms , one musical performance at a time.
Genre: Documentary, Music
Stars: Hasna El Becharia
Crew: Laura Bustillos Jàques (Cinematography), Julie Lapointe (Producer), Sara Nacer (Producer), Sara Nacer (Writer), Sara Nacer (Director)
Country: Algeria, Canada, France
Language: English, العربية, Français
Studio: L’Équipage, Tribeca Film Institute, SONATRACH
Runtime: 75 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Nov 13, 2022
IMDb: 1
Keywords:algeria, music documentary, ethnic music, maghreb, djazair, algerian sahara, algerian desert, algerian music, gnawa, béchar
