The Blue Caftan
Genres
Overview
Halim has been married to Mina for a long time, with whom he runs a traditional caftan store in the medina (old town) of Salé, Morocco. The couple has always lived with Halim's secret – his homosexuality – about which he has learned to keep quiet. However, Mina's illness and the arrival of a young apprentice upsets this balance. United in their love, each will help the other face his fears.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
122 min
Release Date
2023-02-10
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Vote Count
124
Vote Average
7.3
Lubna Azabal
Mina
Saleh Bakri
Halim
Ayoub Messioui
Youssef
Zakaria Atifi
Bachir
Mounia Lamkimel
Blue Caftan Client
Abdelhamid Zoughi
Doctor
Fatima Hilal
Boutique Customer
Mariam Lalouaz
Boutique Customer
Kholoud El Ouehabi
Boutique Customer
Amira Tiouli
Boutique Customer
Hanaa Laidi
Boutique Customer
Aymane El Oarrari
Boutique Customer's Child
Ilyass El Ouahdani
Boutique Customer's Child
Fouzia Ejjawi
Fatna
Mohamed Naimane
Bathhouse Employee
Mohamed Tahri Joutey Hassani
Police Officer
Abdellah Lebkiri
Man in Bathhouse
Driss Diouri
Man in Bathhouse
Ilham Chakib
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Abdelrhafor Essolh
Tangerine Vendor
Nourredine Aim
Tangerine Vendor
Hassan Boudour
Moha
Naima Boudra
Saleswoman
Fatima Laaraj
Mortuary Washer
Kahija Toufik
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