The Blue Caftan

De Volkskrant
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  • Eng

Credits

Country
Morocco
Language
Arab
Subtitles
Dutch
Length
123
Directed by
Maryam Touzani
Starring
Lubna Azabal, Ayoub Messiou, Saleh Bakri

Storyline

Halim has been married to Mina for a long time, with whom he runs a traditional caftan store in the medina (old town) of Salé, Morocco. The couple has always lived with Halim’s secret – his homosexuality – about which he has learned to keep quiet. However, Mina’s illness and the arrival of a young apprentice upsets this balance. United in their love, each will help the other face his fears.

"Wanneer een nieuwe leerling bij hem aanklopt, raak je als kijker bedwelmd door de sensuele sfeer die er ontstaat"
De Volkskrant
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NRC

“Het is een film over de vrijheid om te houden van wie je wil”

Regisseur Maryam Touzani over haar nieuwe film The Blue Caftan.