A Door to the Sky

A quiet, contemplative journey of spiritual awakening and cultural reconnection, rich with mystical imagery and emotional depth.

Directed by

Farida Benlyazid

Genres

Drama

Starring

Zakia Tahiri, Chaaibia El Adraoui, Eva Saint-Paul

Overview

In this Sufi tale, Nadia, a young Moroccan emigre returns from Paris to Fez to visit her dying father. At his funeral, she is overcome by the voice of mystic Kirana chanting the Koran. A powerful friendship develops between the two women as they decide to turn the father's palace into a shelter for Muslim women.

How it feels

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

About

Identity, faith, family, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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