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Bouchra

Bouchra

20257.01h 23m

Overview

Bouchra (35), a Moroccan filmmaker in New York, is paralyzed by the fear of the blank page. A phone call with her mother in Casablanca will have memories resurfacing. Their tender yet complex exchange sparks a creative breakthrough, opening a journey through family bonds, daughterhood, and the thrill of love.

Directed by Orian Barki
Written by John Michael Boling, Orian Barki, Meriem Bennani
Produced by Filippo Fante
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Top Cast

Meriem Bennani

Meriem Bennani

Bouchra (voice)

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Orian Barki

Yani (voice)

Fayçal Azizi

Fayçal Azizi

Nabila (voice)

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Ariana Faye Allensworth

Nikki (voice)

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Hassan Hamdani

Abdellatif (voice)

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Yto Barrada

Aïcha (voice)

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Dounia Berrada

Aïcha (voice)

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Bouchra Benzekri

Yamna (voice)

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Salima Dhaibi

Lamia (voice)

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Lil Patty

Bello (voice)

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Themes & Keywords

casablanca, moroccomoroccolgbtcandidreflectivequeer3d animationintimatesincerecasablancafestival chéries chéris

About Bouchra

Bouchra is a animation, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of casablanca, morocco, morocco, lgbt, candid, reflective, queer. Directed by Orian Barki, it stars Meriem Bennani, Orian Barki, Fayçal Azizi. Bouchra (35), a Moroccan filmmaker in New York, is paralyzed by the fear of the blank page. A phone call with her mother in Casablanca will have memories resurfacing. Their tender yet complex exchange sparks a creative breakthrough, opening a journey through family bonds, daughterhood, and the thrill of love.

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