The Roses of Marrakesh

A hushed, sun-dappled slow burn where politeness hides old wounds, and the quiet cracks in a beautiful bubble become quietly devastating.

Directed by

Ginevra Elkann

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Fanny Ardant, Nisrin Erradi, Ahmed Hammoud

Overview

Leila is the devoted housekeeper of Madame Isabelle, who lives in a luxurious estate in the Palmeraie of Marrakech. Leila maintains the careful order of this timeless bubble, where everyone plays their role to perfection. Between her and Yusef, the head gardener, a tacit, quiet, and restrained friendship has formed. When Leila’s sister arrives unexpectedly, revealing a heavy secret from their past, the tranquillity of this microcosm begins to crack.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Class, family, isolation, sexuality

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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