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Abdelkader and Malika have just married and are madly in love. One day, however, Abdelkader experiences a violent and humiliating incident that will turn the couple’s destiny upside-down.
Abdelkader is a security guard and Malika is a domestic employee. Recently married, they are madly in love; they dream of moving in together and of living their love to the full, despite the financial difficulties they face. One day, however, Abdelkader experiences a violent and humiliating incident that will turn the couple’s destiny upside-down.

Credits

Director
Faouzi Bensaïdi
Screenwriter
Faouzi Bensaïdi
Producer
Saïd Hamich
Production Company
Barney Production
Cast
Mouhcine Malzi (Abdelkader), Nadia Kounda (Malika), Abdelhadi Taleb (Mostapha)

About the Director

Faouzi Bensaïdi
Faouzi Bensaïdi is a distinguished Moroccan director, screenwriter, and actor renowned for his multi-award-winning films that have significantly contributed to contemporary Arab cinema. His debut short film 'La Falaise' won international prizes in 1997, establishing him as a promising talent early in his career. Bensaïdi co-wrote 'Loin' with acclaimed director André Téchiné, further demonstrating
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