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Rock the Casbah streaming

2013 Movie Morocco, France Drama, Comedy 93 min Ages 7+

By: Laïla Marrakchi With: Hiam Abbass, Omar Sharif, Nadine Labaki, Morjana Alaoui, Fatima Hernadi

The patriarch in a family of 4 daughters dies suddenly, prompting a reunion between all his children, some of whom haven't seen each other for a long time. In the midst of their mourning for him, secrets are revealed and traditions are upheld.

Filmium rating

61%

Mood

Dramatic

Emotional

Family Reunion

Melancholic

Reflective

Serious

Somber

Cast & Crew

Laïla Marrakchi

Morjana Alaoui

Omar Sharif

Fatima Hernadi

Lubna Azabal

Hiam Abbass

Nadine Labaki

Diverse Cast

Female-Led

Laila Marrakchi

Strong Performances

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up

Close-Ups

Family Home Setting

Intimate Framing

Intimate Shots

Natural Lighting

Narrative Structure

Family Saga

Linear

Pace

Contemplative

Deliberate

Dialogue-Driven

Measured

Slow

Slow-Paced

Unhurried

Runtime

Moderate Length

Soundtrack

Ambient Music

Background Score

Style

Character-Driven

Contemporary

Drama

Dramatic

Intimate

Linear

Realistic

Time-Period

Contemporary

Modern

Central Conflict

Estrangement

Family Secrets

Identity Crisis

Inheritance

Reconciliation

Characters

Estranged Daughter

Family Members

Mother

Sisters

Ending

Acceptance

Family Unity

Reconciliation

Historical Context

2010S

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Discovery Of Paternity

Family Forgiveness

Will Reading

Plot

Estrangement

Family Dynamics

Family Funeral

Inheritance Dispute

Mourning

Reconciliation

Secrets Revealed

Setting

Cultural Backdrop

Family Home

Moroccan Family Home

Morocco

Tanger

Shooting Location

Morocco

Tanger

Theme

Family

Family Secrets

Inheritance

Loss

Reconciliation

Genre

Cultural Drama

Cultural Exploration

Drama

Family Drama

Audiences

Adult

Adults

Cultural Audiences

Cultural Enthusiasts

Drama Enthusiasts

Family Audience

Family Audiences

Titles

Rock The Casbah

Reception

Critical Interest

Cultural Recognition

Film Festival

Special Presentation

Toronto International Film Festival

Production Countries

France

Morocco

Release Year

2013

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