Among fortune tellers, snake charmers and food stalls on the Jemaa el Fna Square in Marrakesh, hundreds of people gather every evening in halqa, the storyteller's circle. One of the most popular story tellers is Abderahim. Now, he is trying to pass the gift of telling stories on to his son Zoheir who takes the task very seriously. The art of storytelling is under pressure by the influence of music videos, TV shows and movies. In 2008, Jemaa el Fna was included on UNESCO's list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, and the work to ensure the survival of these oral and cultural practises is ongoing. This documentary is a beautiful depiction of a father and son united in their love of storytelling. mft


