Animation ·Drama · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 23m

Bouchra

Bouchra poster
Director
Orian BarkiMeriem Bennani
Cast
Meriem Bennani as Bouchra (voice) Orian Barki as Yani (voice) Fayçal Azizi as Nabila (voice) Ariana Faye Allensworth as Nikki (voice) Hassan Hamdani as Abdellatif (voice) Yto Barrada as Aïcha (voice)
Crew
John Michael Boling — Director of Photography Orian Barki — Writer Meriem Bennani — Writer Ayla Mrabet — Writer Filippo Fante — Producer
Synopsis

Bouchra (35), a Moroccan filmmaker in New York, is paralyzed by the fear of the blank page. A phone call with her mother in Casablanca will have memories resurfacing. Their tender yet complex exchange sparks a creative breakthrough, opening a journey through family bonds, daughterhood, and the thrill of love.

Trailer Bouchra — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
casablanca, moroccomoroccolgbtcandidreflectivequeer3d animationintimatesincerecasablancafestival chéries chéris
Key Collaborators
Orian Barki Director Meriem Bennani Director John Michael Boling Director of Photography Orian Barki Writer Meriem Bennani Writer Ayla Mrabet Writer Filippo Fante Producer
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