The Blue Caftan

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The Blue Caftan

Released Feb 10, 2023

2h 3m

Drama

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

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

This movie is wonderfully emblematic of both the pains and the joys of building something to last.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 18, 2024

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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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Connor Lightbody

TAKE ONE Magazine

an achingly rich tale of conquering love [that is] sewn together with great care and attention as Touzani refuses to let the film descend into melodrama

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 4, 2024

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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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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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Ed B

Good movie, The older Moroccan actor is handsome. The story is great, but the lack of passion between the two males is visible. Maybe because they want the movie to be showed in Morocco, they avoid kisses, bed scenes and sleeping together between the two men, or the major actor refused to do it. Great move, but not realistic enough when talking about male same-sex connection. I still recommend the movie. Very poetic, but could be much better if the director and actors were more open minded. I give it 4 stars of 5.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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john b

Slow moving, but well done. The 3 leads are excellent. The photography and music add much.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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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: Cineart, Les Films du Nouveau Monde, Snowglobe
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Arabic
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 2h 3m

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