[4] During his studies, Derkaoui remained politically active and engaged in student life, supporting the struggles for democracy and human rights in Morocco.
[6] About Some Meaningless Events (Arabic: أحداث بلا دلالة), an independent film exploring the role of cinema in Morocco, was released in 1974 and subsequently banned by Moroccan authorities.
[7] In its presentation of conversations with people from different segments of society, it is similar in concept to Edgar Morin and Jean Rouch' film Chronique d’un été.
[2] According to Derkaoui, the film was screened twice [in Morocco] before being banned: once in Tetuan among friends, and once at the auditorium of the OCP Group in Khouribga as part of the Festival of African Cinema.
[2] About Some Meaningless Events was the main subject of Ali Essafi's documentary film Before the Dying of the Light.