Description
In Forty Days Road, two colleagues (Ali and Ian) set out on a captivating journey across Egypt to trace the long route of camels traveling from Sudan to a market near Cairo. Along the way, they uncover the tough conditions of transport and join the camels on a 24-hour journey from the Sudanese border to one of the biggest Egyptian camel market near Cairo.
Director
Ali Ziani
Ali Ziani is a 33-year-old investigator and animal welfare activist from Morocco. His passion for animal protection has been the driving force behind his career, motivating him to work tirelessly for the well-being of animals. In 2017, Ali moved to Spain to pursue a master's degree in Granada. He is now based in a small village near Barcelona.
For the past six years, Ali has been working full-time as an investigator for Animals' Angels, an international NGO dedicated to animal protection, focusing primarily on the issues surrounding animal transport and markets. His work has taken him to numerous countries, including those in the European Union, Morocco, Egypt, and the Middle East, where he has personally witnessed the harsh realities faced by animals during their transport and trade.
Ali is deeply motivated by his belief in the importance of animal rights. His role extends beyond gathering information; he is committed to raising awareness among the public and authorities about the systemic issues within these industries. To achieve this, he uses photography and filmmaking as essential tools in his investigations. With a camera always in hand, Ali captures the often-hidden suffering of animals, sharing their stories with a wider audience to help instigate change.
Photography and filmmaking are more than just passions for Ali—they are integral to his approach as an investigator. His visual storytelling helps to bring attention to the pressing issues of animal welfare and advocates for a shift in how animals are treated globally.
For Ali, this work is more than a career; it’s a mission. He is committed to putting his grain of sand to improve the conditions in which animals are transported and raising awareness through photography and filmmaking.
