The Damned Don't Cry (2023)
Fatima-Zahra and her teenage son Selim move from place to place, forever trying to outrun the latest scandal she’s caught up in. When Selim discovers the truth about their past, Fatima-Zahra vows to make a fresh start. In Tangier, new opportunities promise the legitimacy they each crave but not without pushing the volatile mother-son relationship to the breaking point.
Director: Fyzal Boulifa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: July 7, 2023
Cast
- Aïcha Tebbae - Fatima-Zahra
- Abdellah El Hajjouji - Selim
- Antoine Reinartz - Sébastien
- Moustapha Mokafih - Moustapha
- Walid Chaibi - Abdou
- Sawsen Kotbi - Touriya
- Samira Oferighe - Aïcha
- Jonathan Genet - Édouard
- Ikram Elamghari - Nizha
- Souad Charaf - Naima
Screenplay
- Fyzal Boulifa (Screenplay)
Music: Nadah El Shazly
Cinematography: Caroline Champetier
Editing: François Quiqueré
Production: Vixens, Frakas Productions, Kasbah Films
Country: Belgium, France, Morocco
Language: Français, العربية
Budget: $2M
Original Language: ar
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, lgbt, lgbt teen, closeted homosexual, mother son relationship, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Damned Don't Cry about?
- Fatima-Zahra and her teenage son Selim move from place to place, forever trying to outrun the latest scandal she’s caught up in. When Selim discovers the truth about their past, Fatima-Zahra vows to make a fresh start. In Tangier, new opportunities promise the legitimacy they each crave but not without pushing the volatile mother-son relationship to the breaking point.
- Who directed The Damned Don't Cry?
- The Damned Don't Cry was directed by Fyzal Boulifa.
- Who stars in The Damned Don't Cry?
- The Damned Don't Cry stars Aïcha Tebbae, Abdellah El Hajjouji, Antoine Reinartz, Moustapha Mokafih, Walid Chaibi, Sawsen Kotbi.
- How long is The Damned Don't Cry?
- The Damned Don't Cry has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Damned Don't Cry?
- The Damned Don't Cry is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Damned Don't Cry?
- The Damned Don't Cry had a budget of $2M.
- Where was The Damned Don't Cry produced?
- The Damned Don't Cry was produced in Belgium, France, Morocco.
- What are the themes of The Damned Don't Cry?
- The themes of The Damned Don't Cry include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.