The Blue Caftan
Directed by Maryam Touzani
To meet the demands of their discerning clientele, they hire a talented young man named Youssef as an apprentice. Over time, however, Mina notices how much Youssef's presence affects her husband and how attracted he seems to be to him.
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- VarunOctober 19, 2024The close up cinematography in this film is so special and it also works because all the actors are just too goddamn good. So much is conveyed in their subtle expressions and looks that no words are required. The story was beautiful and even though it had some devastating moments, it flowed in a graceful way, mimicking the silky smoothness of the caftan. I’m glad this wasn’t cliche or typical like some other modern lgbtq+ stories. The relationships in this movie were complex, realistic and treated with respect and it goes to show how different types of love can exist for multiple people. For Halim to keep up with his difficultly exquisite and dying craft, manage his wife’s illness and suppress his innermost desires and authentic self, and still manage to be a noble man at the end of the day, it is so commendable how he has been able to silently manage this gargantuan balancing act. It was well worth the wait to see the blue caftan at the stunning conclusion of the film. There’s so much more to say about the story but in the interest of not spoiling anything I just implore y’all to experience this amazing film for yourself.
The Blue Caftan Trivia
The Blue Caftan was released on February 22, 2023.
The Blue Caftan was directed by Maryam Touzani.
The Blue Caftan has a runtime of 2h 2m.
The Blue Caftan was produced by Nabil Ayouch.
To meet the demands of their discerning clientele, they hire a talented young man named Youssef as an apprentice. Over time, however, Mina notices how much Youssef's presence affects her husband and how attracted he seems to be to him.
The key characters in The Blue Caftan are Mina (Lubna Azabal), Halim (Saleh Bakri), Youssef (Ayoub Messioui).
The Blue Caftan is rated Not Rated.
The Blue Caftan is a Drama, Romance film.
The Blue Caftan has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.
The Blue Caftan has made $2.4M at the box office.