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Still from The Blue Caftan — The Blue Caftan (2022) — Maryam TouzaniPhotographed by Virginie Surdej

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Maryam Touzani

The Blue Caftan

أزرق القفطان

Arabic / 2022 / 2h 2m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.88/5·21.6K ratings·5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A middle-aged tailor and his wife find their relationship challenged by the arrival of a handsome new apprentice.

Included in
September 2023
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorMaryam Touzani

WriterMaryam Touzani, Nabil Ayouch

CinematographerVirginie Surdej

ComposerKristian Eidnes Andersen

ProducerNabil Ayouch

Cast

Lubna Azabalas Mina

Saleh Bakrias Halim

Ayoub Messiouias Youssef

Zakaria Atifias Bachir

Mounia Lamkimelas Blue Caftan Client

Abdelhamid Zoughias Doctor

Fatima Hilalas Boutique Customer

Mariam Lalouazas Boutique Customer

Kholoud El Ouehabias Boutique Customer

Amira Tioulias Boutique Customer

Hanaa Laidias Boutique Customer

Aymane El Oarrarias Boutique Customer's Child

Ilyass El Ouahdanias Boutique Customer's Child

Fouzia Ejjawias Fatna

Mohamed Naimaneas Bathhouse Employee

Mohamed Tahri Joutey Hassanias Police Officer

Abdellah Lebkirias Man in Bathhouse

Driss Diourias Man in Bathhouse

Ilham Chakibas Neighbor

Abdelrhafor Essolhas Tangerine Vendor

The Blue Caftan (2022) | Criteria