Cabo Negro

Original title: Cabo Negro
Year: 2024
Language: Arabic, French
Available subtitles: English
Genre: Drama
Country: France, Morocco
Runtime:  76 min
Status: Released

Two young people, Soundouss and Jaâfar, arrive at a luxury villa in the resort of Cabo Negro rented by Jaâfar’s lover, who is supposed to join them later. But something is wrong – he still hasn’t turned up, and they can’t reach him on his phone. Left on their own, they decide, despite their uncertain financial and personal situation, to enjoy their holiday as much as their minds and bodies will allow.

Writer and director Abdellah Taïa presents a queer ode to solidarity, resistance and the seemingly carefree time of youth.

Director: Abdellah Taïa
Screenplay: Abdellah Taïa
Cinematography: Julia Mingo
Editing: Nobuo Coste
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Producer: Saïd Hamich Benlarbi
Production: Barney Production
Coproduction: Mont Fleuri Production, Sihamou 
Cast: Youness Beyej, Oumaima Barid, Julian Compan

Festivals
Karlovy Vary IFF//  Chicago Int. FF

Reviews

“powerful story with some heartfelt messages behind it” Collider
 

“brilliantly spotlighting the characters with their defeats and victories” Film Verdict