The Divorcees Of Casablanca

Five women from the great city of CASABLANCA, a source of economic, social, and civilizational progress. There are five divorced women from different social strata, and are professionally active in various fields. These women try to rebuild their lives, in an unequal society, dominated by prejudices against divorced women, and ignorance of the rules of law governing the status of women.

  • BENSOUDA MOHAMMED AHED
    Director
  • HAMDOUCHI ABDELILAH
    Writer
  • BENSOUDA MOHAMMED AHED
    Producer
  • GURIMICH ASMAE
    Producer
  • KAGHAT MOHAMMED
    Producer
  • JUILLARD PATRICE
    Producer
  • OKACHA SONIA
    Key Cast
    "D.LAILA"
  • CHOUBI MOHAMMED
    Key Cast
    "P.FOUAD"
  • OBEID ZINEB
    Key Cast
    "A.SALOUA"
  • ATIF NABIL
    Key Cast
    "D.NABIL"
  • ALAMI NADIA
    ACTORS . NEXT
  • LAMKIMEL MOUNIA
    ACTORS . NEXT
  • BENJELLOUN AMINE
    ACTORS . NEXT
  • HRAICH BOUCHRA
    ACTORS . NEXT
  • LAHRI YOUNESS
    ACTORS . NEXT
  • CHARAF SAIDA
    ACTORS . NEXT
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Les divorcées de Casablanca . مطلقات الدار البيضاء
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 54 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 22, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    760,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Morocco
  • Country of Filming:
    Morocco
  • Language:
    Arabic, French
  • Shooting Format:
    – ARRI – ALEXA Mini . SCOP
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 74TH CALCUTTA INTERNATIONAL CULT FILM FESTIVALCalcutta
    India
    August 2, 2023
    - BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURE .BEST DIRECTOR. BEST FILM ON WOMEN
  • FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
    BEST INDIE FEARURE FILM . BEST DIRECTOR. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY. BEST POSTER
  • SUD CINEMATOGRAPHIC ACADEMIE FILM & ART
    Chile
    BEST INDIE FEATURE FILM. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY. BEST POSTER
  • ANATOLIAN FILM AWARDS FESTIVAL
    Turkey
    - BEST FOREIGN FILM. - BEST YOUNG ACTRESS
  • ATHENS M ART FILM FESTIVAL
    Greece
    - BEST DIRECTION
  • BAARCELONA INDIE AWARDS FESTIVAL
    Spain
    - BEST AFRICAN FILM
  • DUBLIN MOVIE AWARDS
    Ireland
    - BEST PRODUCTION
  • 41 WORLD FILM CARNIVAL SINGAPORE
    Singapore
    - BEST FILM ON WOMEN
  • NEW YORK WOMEN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
    United States
    September 11, 2023
    BEST FEATURE FILM ABOUT WOMEN
  • OAKLAND FILM FESTIVAL 2023
    CALIFORNIE
    United States
    September 14, 2023
    BEST SCRIPT
  • SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
    Santa Barbara
    United States
    Best Cinematography
Distribution Information
  • LES FILMS 7. 4a2 FILMS. OURANOUS FILMS. Poly production
    Sales Agent
    Country: France
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - BENSOUDA MOHAMMED AHED

Born in Morocco, and now resides in France. He holds a postgraduate diploma specializing in cinema, television and new media Master 2. He also has Bachelor’s degree in Cinematography from the Sorbonne University in Paris, a Diploma in directing from Cinetel Institute in Paris, and a Diploma in screenwriting from Cinecours institute in Canada. He has produced and directed more than twenty films for cinema and television. his achievements have received several awards around the world, he also received the Moroccan government's exceptional award for his films about women
REALISATEUR ET PRODUCTEUR
• 2023 « Au delà d’un reve » Long métrage Cinéma . PRODUCTION LES FILMS7. TV5 MONDE
• 2023 « Les divorcées de Casablanca » Long métrage Cinéma . PRODUCTION LES FILMS7. CCM / en préparation
• 2022 « Le dernier acte » LONG METRAGE . Production SOREAD 2M
• 2021 « SAK ET GHNIMA » Série .24/42mn . Production SNRT ALOULA
• 2022 « La Source sulfureuse » Série .4/52m . Production SOREAD 2M
• 2021 « Dernières Paroles » LONG METRAGE . Production 2M
• 2017-21 « Forces Spéciales Africaines » série produite par CANAL+
• 2020 « DUBAI EN 10 JOURS » Série documentaire. PRODUCTION F7 Africain Channel
• 2019 « Hadana » Film Documentaire. Produit par SN Des Artistes Créateurs
• 2018 « NEZWA CAPITAL DE LA CULTURE ISLAMIQUE » Production Ministère du patrimoine et de la culture du Sultanat d’Oman
• 2017 « A la recherche du pouvoir perdu » long métrage cinéma . Realisateur PRODUCTION . NGP PRODUCTION . AYGUSTUS COLOR . ITALIE
• 2016 « Mister Ascenseur » Série TV – 30 épisodes . Production SNRT
• 2014 « Derrière Les Portes Fermées » long métrage Cinéma
PRODUCTION . CCM . Les Films 7
• 2009 « Histoire d’un lutteur Mchaouchi » long métrage (sortie 2009) PRODUCTION . CCM . Les Films 7 . OIF
• 2008 « Le revenant » court métrage en 35mm (sortie 2009) PRODUCTION . CCM . Les Films 7
• 2006 « L’ombre du loup » long métrage Téléfilm Production SOREAD 2M
• 2005 « Les yeux du cœur » court métrage en 35 mm (sortie en 2006) PRODUCTION . CCM . Les Films 7 . DIWAN FILMS

• 2005 « Le cadeau du baptême » court métrage en 35 mm (sortie en 2006) PRODUCTION . CCM . Les Films 7 . DIWAN FILMS
• 2005 « Souffrance » court métrage en 35 mm (sortie en 2006) PRODUCTION . CCM . Les Films 7 . DIWAN FILMS
• 2004 « La vitrine » court métrage en 35mm
PRODUCTION . CCM . Les Films 7 . PREVIEW POST-PRODUCTION
• 2004 « R’da » court métrage en 35 mm
PRODUCTION . SNRT . CCM . Les Films 7 . PREVIEW POST-PRODUCTION
• 2003 « La jarre » court métrage en 35 mm PRODUCTION .. Les Films 7 . LUMINA FILMS France
• 2001 « Le silence violé » court métrage en 35 mm PRODUCTION . CCM . DAGHAM FILMS
• 1993 « Le prix de l’insouciance » long métrage . PRODUCTION . CCM . Les Films 7 . EWEX FILMS EGYPT
DIRECTEUR DE PRODUCTION
• 2019/2020 " SERIE FEUILLETENON ( HIA) . PRODUCTION MBC5
• 2019/2020 " MARRAKECH KUWAIT" Comédie L.M . Production KUWAIT
• 2019 " OULMES" Film Publicitaire . production Image Factory
• 2018 " LA VACHE QUI RIT " Film Publicitaire . production Image Factory
• 2017 " Boisson ICE " Film Publicitaire . production Image Factory
• 2013 « Derrière les portes fermées » de Mohammed Ahed Bensouda
• 2014 « Les graines de grenade » d’ Abdellah Toukouna . LM . Production NASSCOM

ASSISTANT REALISATEUR INTARNATIONAL
Longs métrages de cinéma et de télévision
• 2004 La théorie d’Archimède (Dune film) pour la BBC. ANGLETAIRE
• 2002 Apocalypse de Raphaël Mertes (Delroy LTD). ITALIE
• 2001 And Now...Ladies and gentlemen de Claude Lellouche (Les films 13) . FRANCE
• 2001 The Hermet of Amsterdam de Rudolf Van Den Berg (Cadenza Film). HOLLAND
• 2000 Paul of tarsus de Roger Young( Delroy LTD). USA/ ITALIE
• 2000 Mark, John et Luke de Jacob Deboer (Visual International Inc). Canada
• 2000 Malena de Josepee Tornatore (Pacific Pictures). Italy
• 1999 Judas et Tomas de Raphaël Mertes (Andromeda prod). ITALIE
• 1999 Mary of Magdeleine de Raphaël Mertes (Andremeda prod). ITALIE
• 1999 Joseph de Raphaël Mertes (Andromeda prod). ITALIE
• 1999 Wives and daughters (BBC). ANGLETAIRE
• 1999 Jesus de Roger Young (Five Mile Rivers film). USA/ITALIE
• 1998 Esther de Raphaël Mertes (Aster prod). ITALIE
• 1998 Jeremiah de Harry Winer (Aster prod). USA/ ITALIE
• 1997 Salomon de Roger Young (Aster prod). USA/ ITALIE. USA/ ITALIE
• 1997 David de Robert Markowitz (Aster prod). USA/ Italie
• 1997 Le jardin D’Éden d’Alexandro D’Alatri (Corsare Pro / Canal+). ITALIE/France
• 1996 Mémoire du passé d’Ahmed Boulane (M.A Prod). MAROC
• 1996 Samson et Dalila de Nicolas Roeg (Aster prod). USA/ ITALIE
• 1995 L’ombre des Pharaons de Souhail-Ben-Barka. (Dawliz Prod). Italie / MAROC
• 1994 Marie de Nazareth de Jean Delannoy (Azur Film). France

• 1994 Moise de Roger Young (Aster prod). USA/ ITALIE
Publicités
• 2004 Méditel (formule Médijahez) (Preview production). ALGERIE/ MAROC
• 2002 Faith Mouchoirs (Corail film). ANGLETAIRE/ MAROC
• 1999 Loto (dune film). ISRAEL/ MAROC
• 1994 Ibm (Mps prod). USA/ France/ MAROC
DIRECTEUR DE CASTING MAROCAIN ATLAS CASTING
Agent (Atlas Casting)
• 2000 Spy Game de Tony Scott( Zaltman film). USA . CINEMA
• 2000 Four Feathers de Shekhar Kapur ( Paramount et Miramax pictures). USA. CINEMA
• 2000 Astérix et Obélix au service de Cléopâtre d’Alain Chabat ( Pathé France). CINEMA
• 2000 l’Algérie des chimères de François Luciani . France . SERIE TV
• 2000 Leila la pure de Gabriel Axel (Angel / Arena Prod). France . CINEMA
• 1999 Détenu au Yémen (ZDF). CINEMA
• 1999 L’est de la boussole de Jordi Tonere (Prisma Prod). ESPAGNE. CINEMA
• 1999 Gladiator de Ridley Scott ( DREAMWORKS PICTURES/ UNIVERSAL). USA
• 1999 LÀ Bas d’Alexandre Arcadie (Sahara Prod). France . CINEMA
• 1999 Rules of engagement de William Freidkin (Paramount Pictures). USA. CINEMA
• 1999 Jesús de Serge Moati (Sahara Prod). France. CINEMA

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Director Statement

The writing of this scenario is based on a large number of studies and research on divorce which affects a large number of couples. It is also a subject that has been covered in several films of all genres that I have seen. Films of diverse origins and cultures. This imposed an observation on me : Divorce is a universal phenomenon that is on the increase. Secondly, it is a phenomenon whose causes are difficult to identify and define and the situations difficult to resolve, especially since it often involves behaviors and reactions not accepted by the other, and extremely complicated to provide. Divorce is finally the question of freedom and its “good” use on the part of certain men and women who suffer from a lack of family stability.

If the middle line between divorce as a legitimate right and separation as a bodily fact is not respected, it is safe to say that this scourge becomes serious when it reaches proportions characterized by threat, violence or revenge, and especially when children become an issue used as a means of retaliation and blackmail. As for the application of the law in the present case, it remains very confused, misused and misunderstood, despite the efforts of current and previous governments. Our country is no exception to this rule. Civil associations, and especially women's associations, do not miss an opportunity to demand the establishment and proper use of the "Moudawana of women".

This film raises this type of question, so that the country's legislation is brought into line with the level of advancement achieved by our civil society and Moroccan women.Understanding this legislation and its application would be the best response to strengthen our march towards modernity and the rule of law.