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Featuring:
Simon Elbaz, Abdelkader Lofti, Hassan Essakali
Written by:
Hassan Benjelloun
Directed by:
Hassan Benjelloun
Release Date:
June 7, 2007
Original Title:
فين ماشي ياموشي
Alternate Titles:
Où vas-tu Moshé?
Production Countries:
Canada | Morocco
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 93
In the early 1960s, after Morocco’s independence from France, many of the country’s Jews clandestinely left for Palestine. The Jews of the little town of Bejjad plot their departure with the help of their rabbi. Once he learns of the Jews’ plans, Mustapha, the bar-owner, panics; if all the non-Muslims leave, the Law will make him close the bar. How will he avoid such a disaster? He’ll have to hold back one Jew!
In early 1960s, shortly after Morocco obtained its independence from France, thousands of Moroccan Jews left their homeland for Israel and other countries fearing uncertainty and in search of better life. When Mustapha, the manager of the only bar in the town of Bejjad, finds out that the Jews are leaving, he panics. With all the non-muslims gone, he will be forced to close down the bar. How can he save it? By keeping one Jew. Easier said than done. When he runs out of tricks and is about to lose hope, the perfect solution is found where nobody thought of looking. If only all other problems could be solved that easily.
Director:
Hassan Benjelloun
Writer:
Hassan Benjelloun
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