Country: Morocco

Direction Fyzal Boulifa

Cast Ibtissam Zabara · Sabrine Sghiri · Abdeljalil Azdour · Achraf Naciri

Direction Abdelhaï Laraki

Cast Omar Lotfi · Ouidad Elma · Driss Roukhe · Abdou El Mesnaoui

Synopsis Love in the Medina (2011) unfolds in the bustling heart of Casablanca, where a young man named Thami defies his father's stern disapproval to pursue his true calling: butchery. Adel, Thami's father, is a respected figure from a lineage of...

Direction Laïla Marrakchi

Cast Morjana Alaoui · Matthieu Boujenah · Razika Simozrag · Fatym Layachi

Synopsis Marock (2005) tells the story of a young woman from a Muslim background and a young man from a Jewish family who find themselves drawn to each other, navigating the complexities of their cultural and religious differences as they explore...

Direction Randa Maroufi

Cast Walid Achouikh · Abdellah Adnan · Reda Afandi

Synopsis Le Park (S) (2015) delves into a realm where boundaries and regulations are indistinct. The film captures individuals ensnared in a reality that evades clear definition, set against the backdrop of an old fairground nestled within the Arab League Park...

Direction Souheil Ben-Barka

Cast Irene Papas · Laurent Terzieff · Djamila · Miloud Habachi

Direction Lois Patiño

Direction Leïla Kilani

Cast Soufia Issami · Mouna Bahmad · Nouzha Akel · Sara Bitioui

Synopsis On the Edge (2011) unfolds in the bustling city of Tangier, where Badia and Imane, two young Moroccan women in their early twenties, navigate the daily grind among a multitude of workers. Their lives revolve around a demanding job in...

Direction Faouzi Bensaïdi

Cast Fouad Labied · Nezha Rahile · Mohamed Majd · Mohammed Afifi

Synopsis A Thousand Months (2003) is set in the year 1981, in a quaint Moroccan village during the holy month of Ramadan. The narrative revolves around a family consisting of Amina (Nezha Rahil) and her young son, Mehdi (Fouad Labied), as...

Direction Sofia Alaoui

Cast Oumaïma Barid · Mehdi Dehbi · Fouad Oughaou · Oumaïma Oughaou

Synopsis Animalia (2023) follows Itto, who is heavily pregnant and anticipates a tranquil day alone in her opulent home after her husband, Amine, departs for a business trip. Having distanced herself from her humble beginnings, Itto has embraced her family's luxurious...

Direction Faouzi Bensaïdi

Cast Faouzi Bensaïdi · Nezha Rahile · Fatima Attif · Hajar Masdouki

Direction Mohamed Abderrahman Tazi

Cast S.A. Aziz · Jillali Ferhati · Naima Lamcharki · Micky Molina

Synopsis Badis (1990) unfolds in 1974 within a small fishing village nestled in the shadow of the Badis fort, a Spanish enclave situated in Moroccan territory. A primary school teacher from Casablanca requests a transfer to this isolated village, driven by...

Direction Talal Selhami

Cast Eric Savin · Omar Lotfi · Karim Saidi · Meryam Raoui

Synopsis Mirages (2010) follows five diverse individuals vying for a job at "Matsuika," a newly established multinational corporation in Morocco. Post-interview with the CEO, they are tasked with a mysterious evaluation at an undisclosed site. The test will decide who secures...

Direction Talal Selhami

Cast Sofiia Manousha · Younes Bouab · Omar Lotfi · Iván González

Synopsis Achoura (2018) follows the story of four lifelong friends who reunite after two decades when one of them resurfaces, compelling them to face a terrifying entity from a chilling Moroccan folklore.

Direction Nour Eddine Lakhmari

Cast Younes Bouab · Sonia Chraibi · Mohamed Majd

Direction Moumen Smihi

Cast Aïcha Mahmah · Tarik Jamil · Miloud Habachi · Soumaya Akaaboune

Synopsis Moroccan Chronicles (1999) unfolds in the historic city of Fez, where a hardworking mother, left behind by her husband who has moved to Europe, shares three captivating stories with her recently circumcised ten-year-old son. The first narrative reimagines a bustling...

Direction Farida Benlyazid

Cast Romina Sánchez · Ismail Aboulkanater · Mohamed Merouazi · Amal Bouftah

Synopsis Frontieras (2013) follows Maité as she journeys to El-Aaiún, where Dahmane awaits her to collaborate on a documentary about the Moroccan Sahara. However, Maité quickly discovers that the harsh realities of the region starkly contrast with her initial expectations. Feeling...

Direction Abdelaziz Ramdani

Direction Ali Essafi

Synopsis Before the Dying of the Light (TV) (2020) takes viewers on a captivating voyage back to the vibrant 1970s in Morocco. This documentary weaves together a vivid tapestry of jazz music, posters, magazine covers, archive footage, and cartoons to paint...

Direction Adil el Fadili · Hiba Dziri

Cast Chafiq Bisbis · Ismail Kanater

Synopsis Courte vie (S) (2010) follows the journey of an unfortunate youngster whose destiny unfolds through the various phases of his existence. The narrative explores how different life stages shape his experiences and outcomes, offering a poignant look at the complexities...

Direction Ahmed El Maanouni

Cast Larbi Batma · Nass-El Ghiwane · Abderrahman Paco · Omar Sayed

Synopsis Transes (1981) delves into the rich musical heritage of Morocco and Africa, tracing the roots of the pioneering group Nass El Ghiwan. The documentary captures the essence of their unique sound, which blends traditional Moroccan music elements such as Sufi...