My Uncle

Name: My Uncle
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016
Duration: 107 min

Director: Nassim Abassi

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Highlights

The main character of the film is inspired by the celebrated Chaplin-style character, often known as Abderraouf, created by actor Abderrahim Tounsi, which was hugely popular in the 1970s and the early 1980s.
The film offers a behind-the-scenes view of darker sides of the Moroccan film industry.
The film had a successful theatrical run in Morocco for five consecutive weeks.

2016/ Morocco107 min/ Drama

Original Title

Mon Oncle

SYNOPSIS

Alia, a struggling Moroccan actress, strives to achieve her dream of becoming a great actress. Her uncle, Abderraouf, comes for a visit and stays with her in her small flat. Soon, Alia’s professional and personal life plunges into total disarray.

CAST

Alia Erkab
Abderrahim Tounsi
Manal Essaddiki
Souad Alaoui

CREW

Screenwriter: Nassim Abassi
DOP: Franco Pezzino
Editor: Kheira Mazouza

Production Company(ies)

MOONDUST PRODUCTIONS

Producer(s)

Nassim Abassi

Marrakech Film Festival, Morocco

Alexandria Mediterranean Countries Film Festival, Egypt

Cape Town International Film Festival, South Africa

London Eye International Film Festival, UK

Dubai International Film Festival, UAE

Arabian Sights Film Festival in Washington, DC, USA

Reviews

Al Masdar News - Ebtesam B. (Arabic)

Alwasat (Arabic)

Quotes

“A film that brings together people separated by politics” Al Masdar News, Ebtesam B. (Arabic)

“The film reveals hidden sides in the film industry” Alwasat (Arabic)