junge Journalisten 2006

14plus

Marock

Director: Laïla Marrakchi
France 2005 / 90 minutes

with: Morjana Alaoui,Matthieu Boujenah, Assaad Bouab

recommended age: 14 years

schedule

Mo 13.2. 17:00
Zoo Palast 4

We 15.2. 18:00
CinemaxX Colosseum 1

Th 16.2. 11:00
Zoo Palast 4

reviews & interviews

review
Marock by Leonie Lampe
Rita is Muslim. But her family doesn't take traditions too seriously. Understandably, Rita is not too interested in getting up at four in... >> read

review
Marock by Till Gerber
Rita simply wants to be free, do what she wants, without having to think about any presciptions of her religion, the islam. Luckily she lives... >> read

For Rita it’s not about religion but about getting to kiss Youri – when, where and in front of whoever she likes. Rita is Muslim, but Ramadan is not an issue when she’s hungry. She parties on with her friends, whether she’s thirsty, frustrated or just feels like it.Muslims and Jews are living next to each other in Casablanca of the 1990’s. But boundaries exist and nobody really crosses them.Youri is Jewish.When Rita’s brother Mao returns after a long time overseas he’s thin and has grown a beard. His religious faith hangs over the seemingly liberal family like a veil. Can Youri and Rita stay together? When they finally kiss Rita is unable to take her eyes off Youri’s Star of David.Then he takes the beautiful necklace off and lays it around her neck…