THE BLUE CAFTAN
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. Slowly Mina realizes how much her husband is moved by the presence of the young man. Morocco’s official entry for Best International Film at the 95th Academy Awards.
“The Blue Caftan dares to imagine a world where there’s room for both appreciation of the old ways and room to evolve.”
– Variety
“A film that oozes love from almostevery frame… subverts expectations at almost every turn.”
– IndieWire“Superbly acted, emotionally resonant.”
– Screen International
“A work of handcrafted beauty.”
– The Hollywood Reporter“A rich, vibrant ode to love.”
-The Playlist“A nuanced and empathetic tale… blindsides you with a fierce emotional wallop.”
– RogerEbert.com
DIRECTOR
Maryam Touzani
WRITERS
Maryam Touzani
Nabil Ayouch
PRODUCER
Nabil Ayouch
CAST
Lubna Azabal
Saleh Bakri
Ayoub Missioui
Country of Origin: Morocco
Format: 1.85/Color
Sound Format:
Running Time: 122 minutes
Genre: Drama
Rating: Not Rated
In Arabic with English Subtitles
In Theaters, February 10, 2023
2/10/23. Film Forum, New York, NY
2/10/23. Laemmle Royal, Los Angeles, CA
2/10/23. VIFF Centre, Vancouver, BC
2/10/23. TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON
2/10/23. Cinéma du Musée, Quebec, MTL
2/17/23. Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema, San Francisco, CA
2/24/23. Music Box, Chicago, IL
3/03/23. Cinema 21, Portland, OR
3/10/23. Gateway Film Center, Columbus, OH