"A work of handcrafted beauty," THE BLUE CAFTAN opens February 10 at the Royal.

Morocco’s official entry for Best International Film at the 95th Academy Awards, The Blue Caftan follows a couple that runs a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef. Slowly Mina realizes how much her husband is moved by the presence of the young man. We open the film Friday, February 10 at the Royal.

“The blue caftan, both the clothing and the piece of cinema, are crafted like an elegant act of welcome resistance.” ~ Namrata Joshi, New Indian Express

“Not only about abiding love, but also about a deep, unspoken understanding between two people who are committed to each other.” ~ Shubhra Gupta, Indian Express

“Touzani has introduced the caftan as a symbol, and it’s touching to see how the film uses it in the end.” ~ Peter Debruge, Variety

“Stunning…working with an intricacy that rivals that of the craftsman at the center of her film, the auteur crafts a surprisingly warm story that subverts expectations at almost every turn.” ~ Christian Zilko, indieWire

Laemmle Theatres

“A work of handcrafted beauty,” THE BLUE CAFTAN opens February 10 at the Royal.

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