Raja
Synopsis
Raja is a nineteen year old orphan literally and figuratively scarred by life. Fred is an emotionally bankrupt westerner living amid his plush gardens and palm trees. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Marrakech, Raja is a cross-cultural drama about a wealthy middle-aged Frenchman's complex relationship with this poor local girl. Fred's attempts to seduce Raja, and their mutual attempts at manipulation, are fractured by their gross disparity of income, age and cultural sophistication.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doillon
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Raja
- Country of Origin
- France, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Gimages 6, Les Films du Losange, Agora Films, France 3 Cinéma, CNC, Canal+, France 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon
Philippe Sarde
Hélène Louvart
Gladys Joujou
Bénédicte Bellocq, Souad Lamriki, Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doillon
Director
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Emma Bellocq
Costume Design
Jacques Doillon
Writer
Bénédicte Bellocq
Producer
Gladys Joujou
Editor
Souad Lamriki
Producer
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raja
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raja about?
Raja is a nineteen year old orphan literally and figuratively scarred by life. Fred is an emotionally bankrupt westerner living amid his plush gardens and palm trees. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Marrakech, Raja is a cross-cultural drama about a wealthy middle-aged Frenchman's complex relationship with this poor local girl. Fred's attempts to seduce Raja, and their mutual attempts at manipulation, are fractured by their gross disparity of income, age and cultural sophistication.
Who directed Raja?
Raja was directed by Jacques Doillon.
Who stars in Raja?
The principal cast of Raja includes Pascal Greggory, Najat Benssallem, Ilham Abdelwaheb, Hassan Khissal, Ahmed Akensouss.
When was Raja released and how long is it?
Raja was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Raja?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raja was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raja?
Raja holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).