Wild Sky

Wild Sky (French: Le Ciel en bataille) is a 2011 French autobiographical documentary film and cinematic essay/poem directed by Rachid B. and co-written by Florent Mangeot.^[1]

Wild Sky
Directed by	Rachid B.
Written by	Rachid B. Florent Mangeot
Produced by	Sylvie Randonneix
Narrated by	Rachid B.
Cinematography	Arthur Forjonel Rachid B.
Edited by	Florent Mangeot
Music by	Fabien Bourdier
Distributed by	Nord-Ouest Documentaires
Release date	April 12, 2011 (2011-04-12) (Visions du réel Film Festival)
Running time	42 minutes
Countries	France Switzerland
Language	French

Plot

At his dying father's bedside; Rachid B. recalls his strongest memories from his childhood in Morocco to recollections of his homosexuality and rejection of Christianity, right up to his recent conversion to Islam.

The film tells the story of his life, which he was never able to share with his father, and has been praised by critics as "a powerful exploration of desire and of ones own identity."^[2]

Release

In April 2011, the film premiered at the Visions du Réel film festival.^[3]

Awards and recognition

• Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Director, LesGaiCineMad, Madrid International LGTB Film Festival, Spain, 2011.^[4]
• Special mention, Salina Doc Fest, Italy, 2011.^[5]
• Mention (short film competition), Les Écrans Documentaires, Arcueil, France, 2011.^[6]
• Nominated for the Best Doc-LGTIB award, Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Spain, 2011.^[7]
• Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, National Competition, France, 2012.^[8]