Life in Morocco.

Duration: 11 min.

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Pat Dowling Pictures

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: The film provides an in-depth exploration of Morocco, highlighting its unique blend of traditional customs and the gradual influence of modernity. Located in northwest Africa, Morocco is a land where ancient traditions persist despite slow changes brought by modern influences. Moroccan society is predominantly composed of Arabs and Berbers, with a strong adherence to the Muslim faith. Traditional customs, such as women wearing veils and men donning loose-fitting garments called jalabas, are still widely observed. The film portrays daily life in cities like Casablanca, Mazagan, and Fez, where life today mirrors patterns from centuries past. The Moroccan way of life is deeply rooted in manual labor, whether it's the slow, patient construction of stone houses or the meticulous processes of farming, where farmers often rely on hand-dug wells and primitive tools. The film emphasizes the importance of livestock in agriculture and the labor-intensive methods of harvesting and threshing wheat, as well as the shepherding of sheep. Craftsmanship is also a significant aspect of Moroccan culture, with women hand-spinning wool and dyeing yarn, while men create pottery, metalwork, and fabric using simple, often handmade tools. Markets serve as the center of trade, where everything from spices to camels is bought and sold. Despite the persistence of traditional ways, the film notes the slow introduction of modern technology, such as mechanized farming equipment, which is beginning to change the landscape of Moroccan agriculture. The film ends by acknowledging that while modernization is inevitable, Morocco will always retain its rich cultural heritage, symbolized by traditional events like the Berber fantasia.. L: Limited Access CP: Composite Positive AC: Acetate A: 400' 16/8/9.5mm 16mm Color Sound 400

Complete Record: The film provides an in-depth exploration of Morocco, highlighting its unique blend of traditional customs and the gradual influence of modernity. Located in northwest Africa, Morocco is a land where ancient traditions persist despite slow changes brought by modern influences. Moroccan society is predominantly composed of Arabs and Berbers, with a strong adherence to the Muslim faith. Traditional customs, such as women wearing veils and men donning loose-fitting garments called jalabas, are still widely observed. The film portrays daily life in cities like Casablanca, Mazagan, and Fez, where life today mirrors patterns from centuries past. The Moroccan way of life is deeply rooted in manual labor, whether it's the slow, patient construction of stone houses or the meticulous processes of farming, where farmers often rely on hand-dug wells and primitive tools. The film emphasizes the importance of livestock in agriculture and the labor-intensive methods of harvesting and threshing wheat, as well as the shepherding of sheep. Craftsmanship is also a significant aspect of Moroccan culture, with women hand-spinning wool and dyeing yarn, while men create pottery, metalwork, and fabric using simple, often handmade tools. Markets serve as the center of trade, where everything from spices to camels is bought and sold. Despite the persistence of traditional ways, the film notes the slow introduction of modern technology, such as mechanized farming equipment, which is beginning to change the landscape of Moroccan agriculture. The film ends by acknowledging that while modernization is inevitable, Morocco will always retain its rich cultural heritage, symbolized by traditional events like the Berber fantasia.