Private Project

Fatima a life of an activist

For sixty years in Belgium, Fatima Maher has made the fight against discrimination the battle of her life. From Schaerbeek, she shines: social catering, humanitarian actions. Portrait of a Moroccan woman whose quiet commitment has transformed hundreds of lives.

  • Mohammed Dabani
    Director
  • Khadija Bekaid
    Writer
  • Fatima Maher
    Key Cast
  • Mohammed Dabani
    team work
    Camera operating , Sound
  • Khadija Belkaid
    Producer
  • Pierre Chemin
    Music
  • Mohammed Dabani
    Editing
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Fatima une vie de militante
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    48 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 25, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Belgium
  • Country of Filming:
    Belgium
  • Language:
    Arabic, French
  • Shooting Format:
    Full HD
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Mohammed Dabani

« Silence Alcohol kills» a short film 2011- UK
« Storyteller » a short film 2013 - UK
« Inssan » a documentary 2015- Morocco
« Atelier de bougie » a documentary 2016-Morocco
« Chez artiste: Aberrrahmam Zenati » a documentary 2016 -Morocco
« Les enfants du Maghreb » promo 2016-Morocco
« Rayat Bladi » a music video 2016-Morocco
« Peinture escalier » a documentary 2017-Morocco
« Al waada » a music video 2017-Morocco
« Tkharbichate" a documentary 2018- Morocco
« Salima » a short film 2018-Morocco
« Lost » a short film 2020-UK

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Director Statement

The story of Fatima Maher celebrates human resilience and the positive impact one person can have on their community. Her journey embodies the fight against discrimination, perseverance, and solidarity.

She honours those often overlooked, who work tirelessly for a better future for themselves and others. By engaging in local initiatives, Fatima shows how everyone can help create a more inclusive and vibrant environment.

Her story highlights cultural diversity, sharing, and compassion, inspiring others to promote social justice and community solidarity.