Storyline
As director Hakim Belabbes chronicles his journey from his home in Chicago to visit his family in his hometown of Boujad in Morocco, his exploration of family relationships is self-conscious and at times painfully honest. We witness his most private moments with his family. The film intimately explores the domestic spaces and religious rituals of intra-family relationships, especially when compounded by one member's break with traditional values.
Cast & Crew
Hakim Belabbes
Himself
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hakim Belabbes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Boujad: A Nest in the Heat is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
