Moroccan cinema is constantly evolving and has been inspired many times by this beautiful land, full of beautiful landscapes, exotic experiences and customs...
Film is a driving force for social change in the country's complex transition, and many local filmmakers agree that Moroccans need to see themselves reflected on screen, which is why the new stories deal with subjects that, until recently, were taboo.
The new Maghrebi cinema uses Dariya, the Moroccan colloquial language, or Tamazight or Berber instead of standard Arabic or French. This feature, in addition to the generalisation of video, has led to a 'democratisation' of these stories, and films are timidly breaking the mould even in the Arab world, addressing all kinds of issues in Moroccan society today.
🎬 HLM PUSSY
Nora el Hourch, France_Morocco, 2023, 101 min.
Synopsis: Despite their different social backgrounds, Amina, Djeneba and Zineb are three inseparable teenagers and best friends for as long as they can remember. When Zineb is bullied by her brother's best friend, Amina decides to post a compromising video on social media in the hope that he will stop bullying her. What she doesn't know is that the video will not only jeopardise her safety, but will also put their friendship to the test.
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