The Blue Caftan

The Blue Caftan

118 mins | Drama, Romance | Feb. 10, 2023

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.

The Blue Caftan

118 mins | Drama, Romance | Feb. 10, 2023

The Blue Caftan
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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Velvet Films, Les Films du Nouveau Monde, Ali'n Productions, Snowglobe
Original title Le Bleu du caftan
Directors Maryam Touzani
Writers Maryam Touzani, Nabil Ayouch

Cast

Lubna Azabal

as Mina

Saleh Bakri

as Halim

Ayoub Messioui

as Youssef