Animalia
“The end has come.”
Synopsis
Itto, a young woman from a modest rural background, is slowly adapting to the Moroccan privileged codes of her husband’s family. But when supernatural events put the country in a state of emergency, Itto finds herself separated from her husband and new family. Alone, pregnant and looking for her way back, she finds emancipation.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 11 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sofia Alaoui
- Screenplay & Story
- Sofia Alaoui
- Original Score
- Amine Bouhafa
- Original Title
- Animalia
- Country of Origin
- France, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- French, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Wrong Films, Srab Films, Jiango Films, Dounia Productions, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sofia Alaoui
Sofia Alaoui
Amine Bouhafa
Noé Bach
Héloïse Pelloquet
Thomas Carillon, Christophe Barral, Toufik Ayadi, Margaux Lorier
Department Leadership Roster
Sofia Alaoui
Director
Sofia Alaoui
Screenplay
Thomas Carillon
Producer
Héloïse Pelloquet
Editor
Amine Bouhafa
Original Music Composer
Christophe Barral
Producer
Toufik Ayadi
Producer
Margaux Lorier
Producer
Noé Bach
Director of Photography
Lydie Collin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Animalia
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What is Animalia about?
Itto, a young woman from a modest rural background, is slowly adapting to the Moroccan privileged codes of her husband’s family. But when supernatural events put the country in a state of emergency, Itto finds herself separated from her husband and new family. Alone, pregnant and looking for her way back, she finds emancipation.
Who directed Animalia?
Animalia was directed by Sofia Alaoui.
Who stars in Animalia?
The principal cast of Animalia includes Oumaïma Barid, Mehdi Dehbi, Fouad Oughaou, Souad Khouyi, Mohamed Lahbib.
When was Animalia released and how long is it?
Animalia was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Animalia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Animalia was composed by Amine Bouhafa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Animalia?
Animalia holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).