BEACH CAFE

In this film co-written by André Téchiné (THE WITNESSES, WILD REEDS) and based on the short story by famed author Paul Bowles (THE SHELTERING SKY), handsome young Driss (Ouassini Embarek of A TOUT DE SUITE, BAISE-MOI and BREAKIN' OUT) goes out of his way to befriend Fouad, a curmudgeonly café owner (Jacques Nolot of BEFORE I FORGET).

While Driss' friends tell him he is wasting his time on Fouad, the young man persists in trying to win the older man over, offering Fouad small gifts and services. Underhanded, treacherous and sometimes dangerous, Fouad turns out to be the worst friend ever. Fouad questions Driss' manhood and accuses the young man of being too eager to please. Before he knows it, Driss finds himself caught up in rumors and situations as complex and fascinating as the seductive sights and sounds of Tangiers, Morocco, where the film takes place.

Directed by Benoît Graffin
83 min. / in French and Arabic with English subtitles

"Recommended!  Utterly atmospheric...truly captivating!"
Svet Atanasov , DVD Talk

"Intriguing!"
Catharine Tunnacliffe , EYE WEEKLY

“One of those atmospheric and sensual vignettes that lodges in the memory.”
TIME OUT FILM GUIDE

"The complicated relationship between a young up-and-comer and a silver-haired lothario.”
Jonathan Crow, ALL MOVIE GUIDE

Winner: Best Actor - Ouassini Embarek
Sochi International Film Festival

Toronto Film Festival
Sweden's Gothenburg Film Festival
Argentina's Mar del Plata Film Festival




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