A barber's blade cuts deeper than hair in this forgotten Moroccan gem.
Among the inhabitants of Derb el Soltan, a popular district of Casablanca, we highlight the life of a barber who accepts the path that has been traced for him. His close friend never stops teaching him that struggle and resistance are the only qualities of a worthy man.
Acting
El Habachi's resigned barber anchors every frame with heartbreaking stillness.
Production
Authentic Derb el Soltan locations feel lived-in, not performed.
Direction
Reggab's patient observation refuses easy dramatic catharsis.
Director
Mohamed Reggab
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
SA
