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Ya Biladi
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan film «Everybody Loves Touda» shines at Cannes with double award win
The latest feature film by Nabil Ayouch, Everybody Loves Touda, has won two awards at the Critics' Awards for Arab Films, held alongside the Cannes Festival from May 13 to 24, 2025. The film received the Best Screenplay Award (Nabil Ayouch and Maryam Touzani) and the Best Actress Award (Nisrin Erradi), following its official selection last year and its designation as Morocco's entry for the Oscars in the Best Foreign Film category. «Morocco triumphs once again, just as it did two years ago when The Blue Caftan by Maryam Touzani also won significant awards», a statement noted, highlighting that Nabil Ayouch's film has earned recognition elsewhere. Notably, it received the Grand Prize and Best Actress Award in Valenciennes (France), the Best Actress Award at FESPACO (Burkina Faso), and further accolades in Malmö (Sweden). Screened at international festivals including Mill Valley and Palm Springs (United States), El Gouna (Egypt), Angoulême (France), and the FIFM in Marrakech (Morocco), Everybody Loves Touda is now rolling out internationally. After its Moroccan theatrical release in December 2024, it is currently showing in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, with initial releases underway in Sweden and Romania. In Germany, it will hit theaters starting May 29, alongside ongoing runs in Italy, Norway, and Denmark. In this film, Touda dreams of becoming a chikha. Every evening in the bars of her small provincial town, she sings ancient texts of resistance, love, and emancipation, hoping for a better future for herself and her son. She eventually decides to leave everything behind to live and shine in Casablanca. Balancing romance and poignant moments, Everybody Loves Touda offers a poetic mosaic exploring universal themes of love, family, and the quest for self. Besides Nisrin Erradi in the lead role, the cast includes Joud Chamihy and Jalila Talemsi, with guest appearances by Amine Ennaji, Abdellatif Chaouqi, Abderrahim Elmaniari, Mounia Lamkimel, and Abdelilah Rachid. Produced in Morocco by Ali'n Productions, in co-production with Les Films du Nouveau Monde (France), Velvet Films (Belgium), SnowGlobe (Denmark), Viking Film (Netherlands), and Staer (Norway), Everybody Loves Touda is sold internationally by MK2 International.
Morocco World
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
Broadcast Pro
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Saudi cinemas to screen Moroccan film ‘Everybody Loves Touda' starting May 8
The film is produced by Ayouch's Ali n'Productions, along with Les Films du Nouveau Monde, Velvet Films, Snowglobe, Viking Films and Staer. Cinemas across Saudi Arabia are preparing to welcome the Moroccan film Everybody Loves Touda by director Nabil Ayouch, with screenings set to begin on May 8. A special premiere event hosted by Reel Cinemas in Riyadh on May 7 will kick off the film's Saudi debut. The occasion is expected to draw artists and film enthusiasts alike, celebrating Moroccan cultural expression and cinematic achievement. Everybody Loves Touda follows the journey of a village woman, Touda, who dreams of becoming a 'sheikha'—a traditional female performer known for her poetic musical expression. Set against the backdrop of a conservative society and personal hardship, the story captures Touda's struggle for independence and her pursuit of a better future for her son. Actress Nisrin Erradi delivers a performance in the lead role, supported by a cast that includes Jalila Talmissi, Amin Naji and Abdelilah Rachid. Since its release in Morocco, the film has resonated with audiences for its deeply human narrative and authentic portrayal of rural and urban life. The work also underscores Ayouch's continued exploration of Moroccan identity, especially the cultural significance and evolution of Sheikhat—a revered form of sung poetry performed by women that has seen its status change dramatically over the decades. The film has already garnered international attention through its festival run and was selected as Morocco's official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. This marks the 20th time Morocco has submitted a film to the Oscars and the sixth time a film by Ayouch has been chosen to represent the country. Produced by Ayouch's Ali n'Productions in collaboration with Les Films du Nouveau Monde, Velvet Films, Snowglobe, Viking Films and Staer, Everybody Loves Touda is positioned as a major cultural export. Its Saudi release not only strengthens artistic exchange between Morocco and the Gulf but also reflects a broader regional embrace of diverse Arab cinematic voices.
Morocco World
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Moroccan Productions Vie for Top Awards at Malmö Arab Film Festival
Rabat – Two Moroccan films are set to compete for top honors at the 15th Malmö Arab Film Festival (MAAF) in Sweden, which will be held from April 29 to May 5. Known for showcasing Arab cinema, the festival will feature a diverse lineup of filmmakers and industry professionals. Nabil Ayouch's Everybody Loves Touda will be competing in the official feature film category, which includes 11 films. The movie tells the emotional story of Touda, a young woman with dreams of becoming a 'chikha.' Her journey takes an unexpected turn as she faces a series of challenges that alter the course of her life. The film was chosen by a committee headed by Tariq Khalami of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, adding to the growing excitement surrounding Morocco's potential Oscar journey. Meanwhile, the short film Chikha , directed by Zahoua Raji and Ayoub Layoussifi, will be competing in the short film category alongside 10 other films. Chikha follows Fatine, a 17-year-old girl living in Azemmour with her mother, a chikha, and her grandfather. Torn between continuing her family's artistic legacy or pursuing a more conventional life, Fatine's story explores the cultural and generational tensions within the world of Aïta music. The Malmö Arab Film Festival has established itself as a key event for Arab cinema in Europe since its inception in 2011. It promotes diversity and cultural understanding through the medium of film. By connecting Nordic and Arab filmmakers, the festival fosters dialogue and collaboration. In addition to film screenings, the festival offers opportunities for networking and collaboration, with seminars, workshops, and discussions aimed at strengthening co-production and distribution within the film industry. Producers, funding bodies, and distributors will gather to explore new opportunities for future projects. Tags: Everybody Loves Touda by Nabil AyouchMalmö Arab Film Festival
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Casablanca Beats' Director Nabil Ayouch Set to Make French Debut With Psychological Thriller Starring Virginie Efira, Maryam Touzani (EXCLUSIVE)
Nabil Ayouch, who sits on this year's Berlin Film Festival jury, is set to make his French-language debut with a female-led psychological and sensual thriller starring Virginie Efira and Maryam Touzani. The French-Moroccan filmmaker and producer presented his latest film, 'Everybody Loves Touda,' at the Cannes Film Festival this year, and it was Morocco's official Oscar entry. Ayouch's best-known credits include 'Casablanca Beats,' which competed at Cannes in 2021, as well as the critically acclaimed 'Much Loved.' More from Variety Director Nabil Ayouch on the 7-Minute Single Shot in His Moroccan Oscar Entry, 'Everybody Loves Touda' 'The Blue Caftan' Director Maryam Touzani to Make Spanish-Language Debut With 'Calle Malaga' (EXCLUSIVE) 'Everybody Loves Touda' Review: Nabil Ayouch's Feminist Musical Drama Only Really Sings When Its Leading Lady Does His next film, which will start production during the last quarter of this year, will see Ayouch work for the first time with Efira, one of France's biggest and most bankable stars. While the movie's plot remains under wraps, Ayouch says Efira will play a woman adopting a child in Morocco. It's film that questions adoption and a couple faced with moral choices. Ayouch will work in French but the movie will be set in Morocco and will reteam the helmer with his wife, Touzani, who starred in 'Razzia,' and has been working with him as filmmaker and co-screenwriter as well. Touzani's latest directorial effort, 'The Blue Caftan,' a drama revolving around the love between a closeted man and his wife, world premiered at Cannes in 2022 where it won the Fipresci prize, and sold more admissions overseas than any other Moroccan film in recent history. Like his previous films, Ayouch's next movie will have a feminist dimension but will also have a 'strong thriller element, as well as will be thought-provoking,' Ayouch said. Ayouch will be producing the film through his company Ali n'Productions, along with Les Films du Nouveau Monde, and is currently talking to potential partners. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
