Rabat – Moroccan cinemas have a varied lineup this week, with films moving between horror, suspense, biography, and social drama.
Some are built for pure entertainment. Others invite viewers to look more closely at technology, fame, fear, and the stories behind public figures.
If you are planning a trip to the cinema, these four releases stand out for their very different worlds and moods.
‘Kraken’
Directed by Pål Øie, “Kraken” is a Norwegian movie that takes viewers on a journey to discover the unusual marine world.
Kraken follows Johanne, a marine researcher, in her investigative mission as she attempts to find answers to a series of unusual occurrences at a farming facility in a Norwegian fjord, including the inexplicable death of two teenagers. The more Johanne digs deeper ,the more complicated and strange the investigation gets.
The film is a combination of thrilling spectacle and striking cinematography.
‘Social Reckoning’
Starring Jerome Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, “Social Reckoning” is a follow-up to “The Social Network (2010)”.
“Social Reckoning” is an adaptation of the “Facebook Files,” an investigation by The Wall Street Journal in 2021. Drawing on real occurrences, the movie exposes Facebook’s unethical operations.
The movie follows two main characters, Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, as she teams up with Jeff Herwitz, a Wall Street journalist, on a mission to unveil Facebook’s illegal practices, namely prioritizing profit over users’ privacy and safety.
A must-watch if you want to understand how social media platforms operate.
‘Hakm La Zone’
Hakm La Zone is a comedy featuring iconic Moroccan figures, namely Mohamed El Khiyari, Soukaina Darabil, and Rafik Boubker.
The film is a slice of Moroccan society, capturing daily life and social problems.
It follows a Moroccan man living with a physical disability. After being rejected several times, he is now seeking his people’s social validation through a state-owned vehicle.
Perfect to reflect on daily social issues and to unwind after a hectic week.
‘Grand-petit frère’
Directed by Karima el Guennouni, “Grand-Petit Frère” is a Moroccan comic drama that follows Sara and her autistic brother, Adam.
As Sara prepares to move to another city to pursue her higher education studies, she discovers that her autistic brother, whom she unconditionally loves, is at a psychiatric facility.
Driven by her love, she refuses to keep her brother within the confines of the psychiatric wall and decides to take him on a journey through the Atlas mountains.
The movie invites us to reflect on the struggles of this marginalized category and the importance of brotherly love to navigate life’s hardships.
‘Zawaj Center’
“Zawaj Center” is a Moroccan comedy that captures the complexity of modern marriages.
The story revolves around Youness, who claims that he is engaged to escape an arranged marriage to his cousin; he finds himself forced to find the perfect match as soon as possible.
Youness will resort to a marriage center, “Zawaj Center,” where he will live a series of embarrassing comic encounters.
