Bouchra
Orian Yani Barki, Meriem Bennani
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.
Cast : Meriem Bennani, Yto Barrada, Orian Barki, Ariana Faye Allensworth, Salima Dhaibi
Scenario : Orian Barki, Meriem Bennani, Ayla Mrabet
Cinematography : John Michael Boling
Editing : Orian Barki, Meriem Bennani
Music : Flavien Berger
Scenario : Orian Barki, Meriem Bennani, Ayla Mrabet
Cinematography : John Michael Boling
Editing : Orian Barki, Meriem Bennani
Music : Flavien Berger
Production : Fondazione Prada, 2 Lizards, Hi Production
International sales : Lucky Number
International sales : Lucky Number
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Orian Barki has directed short documentaries and commercials. Meriem Bennani has been developing a practice of films, sculptures and immersive installations shown at the Whitney Biennale or Guggenheim Museum. They have already directed together the TV series 2 Lizards (2020). Bouchra is their first feature film.