THE BLUE CAFTAN / 10 – 14.6.2023. / 18.00

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THE BLUE CAFTAN / LE BLEU DU CAFTAN
France, Morocco, Denmark, Belgium, 2022, 118’
Director: Maryam Touzani
Cast: Lubna Azabal, Saleh Bakri, Ayoub Missioui, Mounia Lamkimel, Abdelhamid Zoughi, Zakaria Atifi…

Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the demands of customers, they hire Youssef, a talented apprentice who shows utmost dedication in learning the arts of embroidery and tailoring from Halim. Over time, Mina comes to realise how much her husband is moved by the presence of the young man.

Festivals/Awards: Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) – FIPRESCI Prize; Athens International Film Festival – Audience Award; Chicago International Film Festival – Silver Hugo for Best Director, Marrakech International Film Festival – Prix du Jury; Valladolid International Film Festival – Best Actress; Vancouver International Film Festival – Audience Award