Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
© Sara Nacer
The Desert Rocker
Original title: La Rockeuse du désert
Directed by Sara Nacer
Duration 75’ | French and Algerian Arabic with English subtitles
Officially selected for #WOMEX22 Film Programme:
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
Film Library (Conference Area)
Production Country, Year Canada, 2022 | Producers Sara Nacer, Julie Lapointe | Director of Photography Laura Bustillos Jàques | Sound Sara Nacer, Laura Bustillos Jàques | Editor Sara Nacer
The Desert Rocker is an intimate, spiritual and profound portrait of the extraordinary Hasna El Becharia, pioneer Gnawa artist. The first female musician to break through the social barriers 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.
Sara Nacer is a Canadian Algerian emerging filmmaker based in Montreal. Recognised in Montreal for her contribution to the promotion of cultural diversity, she has produced several major events and projects. She has also produced several sold-out concerts at La Place Des Arts in Montreal.
More info about the WOMEX 22 Film Programme here: womex.com
See you in Lisbon!
#worldwidemusic #musicfilm
© Sara Nacer
The Desert Rocker
Original title: La Rockeuse du désert
Directed by Sara Nacer
Duration 75’ | French and Algerian Arabic with English subtitles
Officially selected for #WOMEX22 Film Programme:
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
Film Library (Conference Area)
Production Country, Year Canada, 2022 | Producers Sara Nacer, Julie Lapointe | Director of Photography Laura Bustillos Jàques | Sound Sara Nacer, Laura Bustillos Jàques | Editor Sara Nacer
The Desert Rocker is an intimate, spiritual and profound portrait of the extraordinary Hasna El Becharia, pioneer Gnawa artist. The first female musician to break through the social barriers 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.
Sara Nacer is a Canadian Algerian emerging filmmaker based in Montreal. Recognised in Montreal for her contribution to the promotion of cultural diversity, she has produced several major events and projects. She has also produced several sold-out concerts at La Place Des Arts in Montreal.
More info about the WOMEX 22 Film Programme here: womex.com
See you in Lisbon!
#worldwidemusic #musicfilm
