Animalia

2023 · 91 min · FR · 6.0 (34 votes)

Dir. Sofia Alaoui · Starring Oumaïma Barid, Mehdi Dehbi, Fouad Oughaou, Souad Khouyi, Mohamed Lahbib · Music Amine Bouhafa

“The end has come.”

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Itto, a young woman from a modest rural background, is slowly adapting to the Moroccan privileged codes of her husband’s family. But when supernatural events put the country in a state of emergency, Itto finds herself separated from her husband and new family. Alone, pregnant and looking for her way back, she finds emancipation.

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A deeply atmospheric and unsettling journey, Animalia unfolds with a contemplative dread. It's a slow-burn exploration of identity and resilience amidst a world shifting underfoot, blending social commentary with a mysterious, almost spiritual awakening. Perfect for a late-night, thought-provoking solo watch.

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