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