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THE BLUE CAFTAN

Year 2022
Runtime 118 mins
Language Arabic
Subtitles English
Alberta Premiere
Availability
  • In Cinema Only

Halim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef. The talented apprentice shows utmost dedication to learning the art of embroidery and tailoring from Halim. Slowly Mina realizes how much her husband is moved by the presence of the young man.

Awards
Winner, FIPRESCI Prize Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival 2022

Festivals
Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival
Director
Maryam Touzani
Producer
Nabil Ayouch, Amine Benjelloun, Sebastien Schelenz, Mikkel Jersin, Eva Jakobson, Katrin Pors
Screenwriter
Maryam Touzani , Nabil Ayouch
Cinematographer
Virginie Surdej
Editor
Nicolas Rumpl
Cast
Lubna Azabal, Saleh Bakri, Ayoub Messioui