The Blue Caftan

Released Feb 10, 2023

2h 3m

Drama

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54 Reviews

87%

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50+ Ratings

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.

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Critics Consensus

A love story shaped by some surprising contours, The Blue Caftan surveys the hidden heart with compassion and grace.

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Chris Shields

Sight & Sound

What at first appears to be a story of secret lives and betrayal destined for a tragic end becomes a nuanced portrait of unconditional love and acceptance at its most radical.

Jun 8, 2023

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David Stratton

The Australian

This is a tender, beautiful film. Not only is it visually rich but there’s an above-average soundtrack...

Rated: 4/5

May 18, 2023

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

The warmth of Maryam Touzani and Nabil Ayouch’s screenplay offset the clumsier tropes. Virginie Surdej’s cinematography bathes daylit scenes in golden light to match the thread Halim uses on his petroleum-blue creation.

Rated: 4/5

May 12, 2023

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Clive Paget

Limelight

It’s also a love letter to the movies, laced with nostalgia for a simpler, analogue age... The rise of British nationalism in the Thatcher era lends grit and gives the drama a kick in the pants whenever it threatens to topple over into sentiment.

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 8, 2023

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Jason Blake

Limelight

Woven with exquisite care and respect, Maryam Touzani’s Arabic language drama depicts a love triangle of a middle-aged couple and a young man who works in their small tailoring business in a Moroccan town.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 8, 2023

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

When you have an optimum balance between actors in a state of grace, unblemished scenarios, complexity of feelings, spontaneous slices of humor, and quiet voluptuousness, then you know you are in good hands.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 3, 2023

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Martin

Excellent acting, compelling story, beautifully photographed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Albert

I thought the photography captured the mood of the film.. The acting by the three main characters was portrayed not only in their words but in the silence of the looks on their faces, especially those of the two men. All in all, it was a beautiful film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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w donald s

The three principal actors were outstanding.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Roy J

Interesting story with great acting and characters. A little longer than it needed to be, but the final act is quite brilliant.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Florence V

Nous prenons le temps de connaitre les personnages dans ce film pudique et émouvant. Les acteurs sont incroyables. Bouleversant.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Andrew F

As I get older I guess I get more emotional but this movie had me in floods. There is no nudity, no visible sex just a strong sens of love and loss in the most ordinary circumstances. I defy any mortal not to be moved by the closing scene. It is a simple, quiet but remarkable film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Maryam Touzani

Director

Lubna Azabal

Mina

Saleh Bakri

Halim

Ayoub Messioui

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Maryam Touzani

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Maryam Touzani
Screenwriter: Maryam Touzani
Distributor: Strand Releasing
Production Co: Les Films du Nouveau Monde, Snowglobe, Cineart
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Arabic
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 2h 3m

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