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Bouchra (2026)
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Bouchra (2026)

Genre
Animation
Release Date
June 3, 2026
Studio
Fondazione Prada, 2 Lizards, Hi! Production
Genre
Animation
Release Date
June 3, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
083 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Fondazione Prada, 2 Lizards, Hi! Production
Official Site
-
Director
Orian Barki, Meriem Bennani
Producer
Orian Barki, Meriem Bennani, Filippo Fante
Screenwriter
Orian Barki, Meriem Bennani, Ayla Mrabet
Starring
  • Meriem Bennani
  • Orian Barki
  • Fayçal Azizi
  • Ariana Faye Allensworth
  • Hassan Hamdani
  • Yto Barrada
  • Dounia Berrada
  • Bouchra Benzekri
  • Salima Dhaibi
  • Lil Patty

In this animated odyssey directed by Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani, the titular Bouchra Benzekri embarks on a surreal journey through a world where memory, migration, and identity blur into a vibrant tapestry. The story follows Bouchra, a young woman navigating the emotional and physical landscapes between her life in the diaspora and her roots in Morocco. Alongside her, a cast of colorful characters including Hassan Hamdani and Yto Barrada appear as guides, dreamers, and obstacles in a narrative that defies conventional animation. The central conflict emerges from Bouchra’s struggle to reconcile fragmented recollections of her past with the pressures of an ever-shifting present, all while confronting the ghosts of family history and cultural displacement. The film’s tone is whimsical yet poignant, blending hand-drawn aesthetics with digital artistry to create a dreamlike atmosphere that mirrors the protagonist’s inner turmoil. As Bouchra traverses bustling markets, silent deserts, and surreal cityscapes, she must piece together the stories that define her, offering viewers a deeply personal meditation on belonging and transformation. Without revealing its resolutions, the film promises a visually stunning exploration of self-discovery that resonates long after the credits roll.

GENRE: Animation YEAR: 2026