

Ode To Oblivion
2024-10-25 · 12 min · Not rated
Dream or Reality ! Two lost souls meet in strange ways through various fragments of dreamlike memories. As we delve into their complicated relationship and their story unfolds, their relationship seems to disintegrate, leaving us to wonder if it will survive this reality or dream.
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- Directors
- Hossam El Alali
- Production companies
- ENSAD - École Nationale Supérieure d'Art et de Design
- Countries
- Morocco
- Status
- Released
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Jamal El GoujiThe Dreamer
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