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Lara Smallman
Campaigner, film-maker, blogger (London, United Kingdom)

Self-taught film-maker interested in exploring human rights issues. See more on larasmallman.com.

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Tradition vs. modernity: Reporting from Morocco

Published 02nd July 2010 - 9 comments - 1737 views -

For a developing country, striking a comfortable balance between moving forwards, and not losing touch with the past, is no mean feat.

I went to Fez, Morocco, to experience an altogether less hi-tech way of life, and to find out about the challenges that face those determined to keep it that way:

I'm keen to hear what you th!nk. Is tradition important? Should it override modernising? Or can a balance between honouring tradition, and moving forwards be found?


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  • Jodi Bush on 02nd July 2010:

    Really good mini-documentary. I love Morocco and thought Fez was really eye opening (and eye-watering in the tanneries!). The reality of course is that old Fez sits along side new Fez which is far more modernised. You wonder how much of the medina is maintained as a tourist attraction rather than faith to culture.


  • Sylwia Presley on 03rd July 2010:

    I love the documentary - now I want to go there too!:) We should meet, btw;)


  • Hemant Jain on 03rd July 2010:

    This is a very, very good piece of film.


  • Benno Hansen on 03rd July 2010:

    Wow, Lara! That is a very nicely done video grin


  • Clare Herbert on 03rd July 2010:

    Hope you enjoyed Morocco. It’s def on my list of places to visit.


  • Lara Smallman on 04th July 2010:

    Thanks everyone.

    @ Jodi, my impression was that the old city is very much still going strong because the people there really believe in what they are doing. Only thing is, because of how rare their way is, it may well become a tourist attraction before long…

    @ Sylwia, for sure!


  • Iwona Frydryszak on 04th July 2010:

    thanks for inspiration how to use all the video materials I have. nice why of reporting smileand like Sylvia - would love to go there smile


  • Helena Goldon on 14th July 2010:

    The topic reminds me of the song ‘Tradition’ from “Fiddler on the Roof’


  • Lara Smallman on 14th July 2010:

    Thanks Iwona smile

    And Helena, funny, that was on my mind too whilst I was making it!


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