Goodbye Mothers (2008)
In 1960, Moroccan Jews began migrating en masse to Israel, encouraged by immigration officers of the new state. The film tells the drama of the story of two families, one Jewish and one Muslim, joined by a close friendship but whose destinies are separated. Selected by Morocco as a candidate for the 2008 Oscar for Best Picture Foreign Language.
Director: Mohamed Ismail
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: February 1, 2008
Cast
- Marc Samuel - Henri Elkaim
- Rachid El Ouali - Brahim
- Souad Amidou - Ruth Elkaim
- Hafida Kassoui - Fatima
- Nezha Regragui - Shoshana Bouzaglo
- Rachel Huet - Eliane Bouzaglo
- Tarik Mounim - Mehdi Benchekroun
- Salah Dizane - Mr. Benchekroun
- Malika Hamaoui - Mrs Benchekroun
- Christian Drillaud - Mr. Benchetrit
Screenplay
Music: Kamal Kamal
Country: Morocco
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mohamed Ismail
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Goodbye Mothers about?
- In 1960, Moroccan Jews began migrating en masse to Israel, encouraged by immigration officers of the new state. The film tells the drama of the story of two families, one Jewish and one Muslim, joined by a close friendship but whose destinies are separated. Selected by Morocco as a candidate for the 2008 Oscar for Best Picture Foreign Language.
- Who directed Goodbye Mothers?
- Goodbye Mothers was directed by Mohamed Ismail.
- Who stars in Goodbye Mothers?
- Goodbye Mothers stars Marc Samuel, Rachid El Ouali, Souad Amidou, Hafida Kassoui, Nezha Regragui, Rachel Huet.
- How long is Goodbye Mothers?
- Goodbye Mothers has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Where was Goodbye Mothers produced?
- Goodbye Mothers was produced in Morocco.