Mariage Blues
Synopsis
Salim arrives in France, happy like a hummingbird at the idea of joining again with Sofia, a young French woman of Moroccan descent whom he married there according to the country tradition. But he quickly becomes disillusioned when she tells him she no longer wants to be his wife. Here in France she is free and nobody can force her. Between brothers and sisters who support Sofia, a disoriented Salim who wants to return to Morocco, and parents who would like him to build a new life in France, with or without Sofia, the situation is intractable. Marriage Blues, a bittersweet comedy, is thumbing its nose at the arranged marriage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Touria Benzari
- Screenplay & Story
- Touria Benzari
- Original Title
- Mariage Blues
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Veo2max Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Touria Benzari
Touria Benzari
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Touria Benzari
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Touria Benzari
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mariage Blues
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What is Mariage Blues about?
Salim arrives in France, happy like a hummingbird at the idea of joining again with Sofia, a young French woman of Moroccan descent whom he married there according to the country tradition. But he quickly becomes disillusioned when she tells him she no longer wants to be his wife. Here in France she is free and nobody can force her. Between brothers and sisters who support Sofia, a disoriented Salim who wants to return to Morocco, and parents who would like him to build a new life in France, with or without Sofia, the situation is intractable. Marriage Blues, a bittersweet comedy, is thumbing its nose at the arranged marriage.
Who directed Mariage Blues?
Mariage Blues was directed by Touria Benzari.
Who stars in Mariage Blues?
The principal cast of Mariage Blues includes Salim Kéchiouche, Sofiia Manousha, Akéla Sari, Abdelkrim Bahloul, Touria Benzari.
When was Mariage Blues released and how long is it?
Mariage Blues was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 24m.