Much Loved

2015 1h 48m AR

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 153

Drama

Synopsis

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A social drama about four marginalized prostitutes in Marrakech and their complex relations with their families and society at large.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Loubna Abidar
Noha
Asmaa Lazrak
Randa
Halima Karaouane
Soukaina
Sara Elhamdi Elalaoui
Hlima
Abdellah Didane
Saïd
Danny Boushebel
Ahmad / Le client saoudien de Randa / Randa's Saudi client
Carlo Brandt
Jean-Louis / L'amant français de Noha / Noha's French lover
Ennaamane El Haulaili
Katib / Le petit ami de Randa / Randa's boyfriend

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nabil Ayouch
Writers: Nabil Ayouch
Languages: French, Arabic
Countries: France, Morocco

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Arabic.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Morocco.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nabil Ayouch, shot by Virginie Surdej. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mike Kourtzer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Damien Keyeux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Loubna Abidar and Asmaa Lazrak and Halima Karaouane carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nabil Ayouch directs. Virginie Surdej behind the camera. Mike Kourtzer scores. Damien Keyeux cuts. Produced in France, Morocco. Dialogue in French, Arabic.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 11 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Arabic.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Morocco.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Nabil Ayouch, shot by Virginie Surdej. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Mike Kourtzer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Damien Keyeux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Loubna Abidar and Asmaa Lazrak and Halima Karaouane carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt4685750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.