Doha Film Institute
34-year-old Karima Nadir challenges discriminatory laws that marginalize single mothers in Morocco. With humour, resilience, and her "son of sin," she embarks on a journey for change and women's rights.
"‘Women of Sin’ follows Karima Nadir and her collective, KIF MAMA KIF BABA, as they fight for women’s rights in Morocco, where sexual relations outside marriage are illegal under Article 490 of the Penal Code—a remnant of the French colonial era. This law has devastating consequences for single mothers and their children, who face systemic marginalisation. At 36, Karima is a single mother and grassroots activist who has experienced the injustices she seeks to dismantle. While raising her son Hakim, who faces harassment due to his unrecognised status, she forms a deep bond with him and her 75-year-old mother. Their intimate conversations explore themes of women’s rights and personal freedom. The film chronicles Karima’s transformation from activist to public speaker, becoming a key figure in Morocco’s struggle for gender equality. Together with lawyer Ghizlane Mamouni, she co-founded KIF MAMA KIF BABA, an organisation advocating for parental equality and the rights of single mothers. Their work is already making an impact. In October 2023, King Mohammed VI called for urgent reforms to the Family Code, with KIF MAMA KIF BABA playing a vital role in shaping the debate. ‘Women of Sin’ examines the concept of justice in a male-dominated society, celebrating the resilience of Karima and others fighting for personal freedom and the right to love without fear."

Credits

Director
Noufissa Charaï
Screenwriter
Noufissa Charaï
Producer
Stéphanie Lebrun, Noufissa Charaï
Production Company
Babel Doc, Hiya Production

About the Director

Noufissa Charai
Noufissa Charai was born in Fes, Morocco. She holds degrees in journalism and political science, having studied in Paris and San Diego. She worked as a journalist at France 24 for over seven years and, as a Paris correspondent for Huffington Post Maghreb and L’Observateur du Maroc et d’Afrique, conducted numerous interviews and reports. As a Moroccan correspondent, she covered major news events fo
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