Today, Sunday, November 16, the film Malaga Alley directed by Maryam Touzani will be screened in its Middle East and North Africa premiere as part of the International Competition at the 46th Cairo International Film Festival, showing at 6:00 PM on the Grand Theatre stage of the Cairo Opera House.
Malaga Alley is a feature-length narrative film, a co-production between Morocco, France, Spain, Germany, and Belgium, spoken in both Arabic and Spanish, with a runtime of 116 minutes.
The film follows the story of Maria Angeles, a 79-year-old Spanish woman living alone in the city of Tangier, Morocco, enjoying her solitude and daily routine. Her peaceful life is disrupted when her daughter arrives from Madrid with the intention of selling the apartment that has always been her home. Determined to keep her house, Maria fights to reclaim her home and all it represents to her. During this struggle, new doors to love and excitement open for her, offering an unexpected chance to rediscover herself.
Maryam Touzani hails from Tangier and is a director, screenwriter, and actress. She began her career with the short film When They Sleep (2012), followed by Aya and the Sea (2015), before moving to feature filmmaking with Adam (2019) and The Blue Caftan (2022), both of which participated in prestigious international festivals. Malaga Alley is her latest work.
About Cairo International Film Festival
The Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the Arab world and Africa and one of the most prominent international festivals accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Established in 1976 and held annually under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture, the festival continues to combine artistic and professional aspects in every edition, serving as a leading platform for cultural dialogue and enhancing the international presence of Arab cinema.
