The Rif Lover
By Narjiss Nejjar
Country: Morocco, Belgium, France
Language: French
Original title: The Rif Lover
Director: Narjiss Nejjar
Casting: Omar Lofti, Nadia Kounda, Nadia Niazi, Siham Assif, Mourade Kounda, Ouidad Elma
Production year: 2011
Runtime: 01h30
Production company: JBILA Méditerranée Productions, Tarantula, Urban Factory
Aya only dreams of finding love like her favorite opera character Carmen. But the person who steals her heart is a powerful hashish trafficker known as The Baron. After buying her virginity from her brothers, he soon reveals himself to be an illusory prince charming.
FIFF Namur – Belgique, 2011
Marrakech IFF – Maroc, 2011
Dubai IFF – EAU, 2011
Palm Springs FF – USA, 2012
Moroccan National FF, Tanger – Maroc, 2012 – Prix de la Meilleure Actrice à Nadia Niazi
Aubagne IFF – France, 2012 – Meilleur scénario et Prix Spécial du Jury de la Meilleure Actrice: Ouidad Elma
Cinéfranco – Canada, 2012
Festival International de Cinéma Vues d’Afrique in Montréal – Canada, 2012 – Mention Spéciale
