Cabo Negro
Synopsis
Soundouss and Jaâfar, two gay youths from Casablanca, spend the summer in Cabo Negro in the north of Morocco, at a villa rented by Jaâfar’s American lover—who does not show up. The friends decide to stay in the villa and do the best they can.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pink Screens Festival (Brussels)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdellah Taïa
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdellah Taïa
- Original Title
- Cabo Negro
- Country of Origin
- France, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Barney Production, Mont Fleuri Production, Sihamou
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdellah Taïa
Abdellah Taïa
Julia Mingo
Nobuo Coste
Saïd Hamich Benlarbi
Department Leadership Roster
Abdellah Taïa
Screenplay
Nobuo Coste
Editor
Abdellah Taïa
Director
Julia Mingo
Director of Photography
Saïd Hamich Benlarbi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cabo Negro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cabo Negro about?
Soundouss and Jaâfar, two gay youths from Casablanca, spend the summer in Cabo Negro in the north of Morocco, at a villa rented by Jaâfar’s American lover—who does not show up. The friends decide to stay in the villa and do the best they can.
Who directed Cabo Negro?
Cabo Negro was directed by Abdellah Taïa.
Who stars in Cabo Negro?
The principal cast of Cabo Negro includes Youness Beyej, Oumaïma Barid, Julian Compan, Manal Fattah, Mohamed Amine Kihel.
When was Cabo Negro released and how long is it?
Cabo Negro was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.