#ReclaimTheFrame with Maryam Touzani's captivating second feature, THE BLUE CAFTAN...
While Halim sews, his wife, Mina (Lubna Azabal), deals with their demanding customers; many of whom desire the unique and superior quality of a bespoke handmade caftan, and the status it affords them, but they are too impatient to wait. The universal desire for instant gratification means business is suffering.
Enter, Youssef (Ayoub Missioui), a gifted young apprentice who wants nothing more than to learn the maalem tradition from a master craftsman. Youssef soon settles in and Halim, in turn, enjoys his quiet steadiness and desire to learn.
Over time, Mina observes the longing in her husband's fleeting glances at his young protégé and says nothing. Mina has bigger things on her mind.
Maryam Touzani spoke to us about the many layers of love, loyalty and longing.
You can stream The Blue Caftan on Curzon Home Cinema.
