19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Cannes: Nabil Ayouch's ‘Everybody Loves Touda' Wins Two Critics' Awards
Rabat – ' Everybody Loves Touda', the feature film by Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch, has won two awards at the Critics' Awards for Arab Films, held on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival.
The film received the Best Screenplay award, recognizing the strength and originality of its script. Moroccan actress Nisrin Erradi was honored with the Best Actress prize for her compelling performance as the lead character, further cementing the film's critical acclaim.
Following its international debut, 'Everybody Loves Touda' has steadily expanded its reach to audiences worldwide . The film was initially released in major European markets, including France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
The film also made a significant entry into Saudi Arabian cinemas, with its premiere held at Reel Cinema in Riyadh, attended by Nisrin Erradi.
More recently, the film began screening in Sweden and Romania, with a scheduled release in Germany set for May 29. Ali n' Production company announced that further releases are planned in Italy, Norway, and Denmark, reflecting a broad and diverse European distribution strategy.
This extensive rollout follows the film's notable success on the festival circuit. 'Everybody Loves Touda' was part of the official selection at last year's Cannes Film Festival, a significant achievement that helped bring international attention to the project.
The film was also selected as Morocco's official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, asserting its status as a standout work in Moroccan and Arab cinema.
Nabil Ayouch, known for his socially engaged filmmaking and powerful storytelling, continues to make an impact with this project.
'Everybody Loves Touda' addresses themes relevant to contemporary society, and its critical and commercial success marks another milestone in the director's career. Tags: cannes film festivalEverybody Loves Touda by Nabil AyouchNabil Ayouch
