The Gazelle
Feb 9, 2026
Chadi is a sophomore from Morocco with a passion for photography, cinema, and literature (I’m not performative I swear bro). When not working, he’s probably watching a movie.
Chadi Saadoun
Our cultural obsession with Frankenstein matters now more than ever, as Silicon Valley’s elites move from building apps to attempting to reengineer human existence itself.
Lights off, popcorn ready- these Halloween horror picks will make you scream, and maybe sleep with the lights on.
An analysis and explanation of what has been happening in Morocco over the past few weeks.
Ahead of the release of Linklater‘s two latest films, Nouvelle Vague and Blue Moon, I decided to revisit one of the director’s most experimental films, which also happens to be one of the most important ones of the 2010s.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is a surreal, anarchic portrait of modern America where revolution, fatherhood and freedom collide in a culture that has forgotten its soul.
Achilles’ heel in cinema is far more common than people think. It is the constant search for more that leads the protagonist down a rabbit hole that Joseph Campbell would call the “Hero's Journey.”
In a world obsessed and controlled by productivity, Hirayama's mindful existence and lifestyle in Perfect Days is the antidote to our fast-paced lives.
Sean Baker’s film Anora makes love, survival, and exploitation collide, making every moment a battle for dignity and agency in a system designed against marginalized women like Ani.
Mixed public reactions emerge as Morocco’s King urges citizens to forgo the traditional sacrifice of Eid Al Adha due to drought-related impacts on livestock.
Aïta Mon Amour: A collection of passionate laments and a tale of political, societal, and economic developments that have marked Morocco’s history.
As Gazans return, Trump's proposal to relocate them sparks outrage, raising concerns of displacement and instability.