BOUCHRA

Orian Barki & Meriem Bennani
Italy, Morocco, United States / Animation / 85’ / 2025

  • "The animation technique is next-level, with a sense of delight in every frame..."

    — Filmmaker Magazine

  • "A classic of queer cinema for years to come..."

    — Next Best Picture

  • "Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki combine animation and documentary to humorous, satirical, and tender effects…"

    - Le Cinéma Club

Festival publicity

Toronto International Film Festival 2025
World Premiere Platform

New York Film Festival 2025
US Premiere Currents

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.

Directors Orian Barki & Meriem Bennani
Production 2 Lizards Production, Fondazione Prada
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