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The Mask

The film tells the story of a man caught in a constant struggle between the complexities of his reality and his inner darkness.
A series of mysterious events drives him to a decisive confrontation with his fears and his identity hidden behind a mask.
" The mask " raises a profound question: Are we truly free to be ourselves, or are we merely prisoners of the masks we create?

  • HICHAM HLIMI
    Director
  • YASSIN HLIMI
    Writer
  • HICHAM HLIMI
    Producer
  • YASSIN HLIMI
    Producer
  • MOHAMED HBYAJ
    Key Cast
  • Nabil El Hamri
    Camera
  • Bilal El Boughdadi
    Camera
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    القناع
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 15, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Morocco
  • Country of Filming:
    Morocco
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - HICHAM HLIMI

Born on 18/10/1972 in Tangier (Morocco), Hicham Hlimi is a Moroccan Director, Filmmaker & Actor.

Short films as Director & Producer :
- Before The Storm (15 min - 2019)
- THE MASK (17 min - 2025)

Shorts films as Producer & Assistant Director :
- The vase (15 min – 2014)
- People’s Story (50 min – 2015)
- Last Photo (14 min – 2017)
- The Princess’ Life (14 min – 2018)
- Adam (14 min – 2019)
- Absence (14 min - 2024)

Feature films as Producer & Assistant Director :
- 15 Days (90min - 2020)

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