Behind the Palm Trees
Derrière les palmiers
Synopsis
Mehdi leads an exemplary life with his family and Selma, his new girlfriend in Marrakech. For the young couple, things are going smoothly until Mehdi meets Marie, a young French woman caught up in the social life of the expatriate community.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi
- Screenplay & Story
- Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi
- Original Score
- Jim Williams
- Original Title
- Derrière les palmiers
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Morocco, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Tessalit Productions, Furyo Films, Agora Films, Novak Prod, The Bureau, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi
Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi
Jim Williams
Son Doan
Christel Dewynter
Jean Bréhat, Olivier Dubois, Emma Binet
Department Leadership Roster
Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi
Director
Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi
Writer
Jean Bréhat
Producer
Olivier Dubois
Producer
Son Doan
Director of Photography
Jim Williams
Original Music Composer
Christel Dewynter
Editor
Emma Binet
Producer
Brahim Ait Ben Azzouz
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Palm Trees
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind the Palm Trees about?
Mehdi leads an exemplary life with his family and Selma, his new girlfriend in Marrakech. For the young couple, things are going smoothly until Mehdi meets Marie, a young French woman caught up in the social life of the expatriate community.
Who directed Behind the Palm Trees?
Behind the Palm Trees was directed by Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi.
Who stars in Behind the Palm Trees?
The principal cast of Behind the Palm Trees includes Sara Giraudeau, Driss Ramdi, Carole Bouquet, Olivier Rabourdin, Rachel O'Meara.
When was Behind the Palm Trees released and how long is it?
Behind the Palm Trees was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Behind the Palm Trees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind the Palm Trees was composed by Jim Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind the Palm Trees?
Behind the Palm Trees holds official age classifications: FR: TP.