Maryam Touzani

Maryam Touzani is a Moroccan filmmaker with Spanish roots, known for directing films such as 'Adam' and 'The Blue Caftan,' both available on Prime Video. She grew up in Tangier with her mother and grandmother. Touzani is currently newsworthy due to her latest film, 'Calle Málaga,' which opened the recent Malaga Film Festival and won the Audience Award in the Orizzonti section of the Venice Film Festival. 'Calle Málaga' stars Carmen Maura and Marta Etura and tells a story set in Tangier, exploring themes of dignity and belonging. The film is being praised for its luminosity and the performances of its lead actresses, making Touzani a significant figure in contemporary cinema.