Touda only dreams of one thing: being a Sheikha, a traditional Moroccan performer. She belts out songs about resistance, love and emancipation, passed down from generation to generation. Every evening, she performs in bars under the gaze of men in her tiny village while hoping for a better future for her and her son. Disrespected and shamed, she sets her sights on leaving for the bright lights of Casablanca...
Through Touda’s journey, Nabil Ayouch reveals the power of these women, paired with their vulnerability. Violence and humiliation do not mar his character’s quest. Everywhere, all the time, men around her, even her family, are threatening. The only exception is an old violinist met in Casablanca, who will help her on her artistic quest.
Screening as part of French Film Festival UK.
French, Laari, Danish and English with English subtitles
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Year of Celebration Film - Donate £50 at checkout
2024 marks 85 years since our cinema (originally the Cosmo) was built, 50 years since GFT was founded and the 20th edition of Glasgow Film Festival.
Whilst our box office and bar sales only cover around 50% of our annual costs and help keep the film reels rolling, we rely on donations and fundraising to run our education and community activities. We need your help!
Celebrate 50 years of GFT by donating £50 at checkout. A £50 donation also secures your seat at our special January screening. Find out more or donate HERE. Your contribution matters.Everybody Loves Touda showing at: November 28, 8:30 pm
Everybody Loves Touda
Location: Glasgow Film TheatreBox Office opens 30 minutes before first screening, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow,, G3 6RB9