Established by Izza Génini


1973
Creation of SOGEAV that runs the private screening room, CLUB 70. Later SOGEAV starts films distribution and production, mainly devoted to African cinema.

1981
Production of TRANCES (84') directed by Ahmed El Maanouni.

1987
SOGEAV is named OHRA.
Since then Its main occupation is the production of a documentary sery dealing with different aspects of Moroccan culture and society.
Conceived, written and directed by Izza Genini, "MOROCCO, BODY AND SOUL"
includes the 26' films :
Aïta - Songs of Praise - Lutes and Delights - Gnawas - Malhoune - Rhythms of Marrakech - Songs for a Shabbat - Embroidered Canticles - Vibrations in High Atlas - Nuptials in Middle Atlas - Moussem
And also:
Return to Oulad Moumen (50') - Concerto for 13 Voices (90') - For the eye's delight (52') - Citron, Fruit of Splendour - With Drums Beating (52') - Cyberstories (28') - Voices of Morocco (52').

2007
Production of a full-lengh documentary on Arabo-andalusian music : NUBA OF GOLD AND LIGHT (80'), directed by Izza Génini.

2007
TRANCES is choosen by Martin Scorcese and selected in Cannes Classic 2007 for the launching of the WORLD CINEMA FOUNDATION