The documentary film 'Tinghir-Jerusalem: Les échos du Mellah' by Franco-Moroccan director Kamal Hachkar was screened on Tuesday evening, June 16, 2026, in Paris. The event was organized by the Jean-Jaurès Foundation and the Moroccan Embassy in France.
The 86-minute documentary explores the Jewish heritage in Morocco, particularly the Mellah (Jewish quarter) of Tinghir, and the connections between Moroccan Jews and Jerusalem. Hachkar's work traces the history of Jewish communities in Morocco and their migration to Israel.
The screening was part of cultural events highlighting Moroccan Jewish heritage. The Jean-Jaurès Foundation, a French think tank, and the Moroccan Embassy co-hosted the event to promote intercultural dialogue.
Kamal Hachkar is known for his documentaries on Jewish-Muslim relations in Morocco. His previous film 'Tinghir-Jerusalem: Echoes of the Mellah' (2013) received critical acclaim.
