Moroccan Film 'La Más Dulce' to Compete at Cannes
In an exciting development for the Moroccan film industry, Laïla Marrakchi's latest feature film, titled "La Más Dulce," has been officially selected for the highly esteemed Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to take place from May 12 to 23, 2026, in France. This remarkable film will be competing in the Un Certain Regard category, a segment dedicated to innovative storytelling and unique cinematic visions. The announcement was made public by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), heralding a significant moment for Marrakchi and the collaborative effort behind this project.
The film is a co-production involving Morocco, France, Spain, and Belgium, and it unfolds the poignant narrative of two young women who embark on a journey from Morocco to southern Spain to work as seasonal laborers in the strawberry fields. Upon their arrival, they are engaged under contracts intended for circular migration, which initially fuels their aspirations for an improved quality of life for themselves and their families back home. However, as the story develops, their hopes are cruelly dashed when they encounter exploitation and harassment, realities that starkly contrast with their expectations.
According to the film's synopsis, the protagonists, aided by a lawyer, bravely decide to expose the injustices they have faced, even at the risk of their own safety. This powerful narrative not only captivates audiences but also resonates deeply with the real-life experiences of agricultural workers in Huelva, Spain, drawing attention to the pressing issues of labor rights and human dignity.
La Más Dulce emerged from the 2025 edition of the Atlas Workshops, a notable industry program of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM). This film represents Marrakchi's third feature film, following her earlier acclaimed works, "Marock" (2005) and "Rock the Casbah" (2013), both of which have garnered significant attention and praise in the film community.
Featuring a talented ensemble cast, including Nisrin Erradi, Hajar Graigaa, Hind Braik, Fatima Attif, and Larbi Mohammed Ajbar, the film is produced by Lumen (France) and co-produced by Fasten Seat Belt (Spain), Mont Fleuri (Morocco), and Mirage Films (Belgium). Laïla Marrakchi has also made her mark with several short films, such as "L’Horizon perdu" (2000), "200 Dirhams" (2002), and "Momo Mambo" (2003), solidifying her position as a prominent figure in contemporary Moroccan cinema.
As reported by en.yabiladi.com.
