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Meskina

  • 2021
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.3K
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Najib Amhali, Yassine Chigri, Maryam Hassouni, Nasrdin Dchar, Nora Akachar, Soundos El Ahmadi, Jouman Fattal, and Bilal Wahib in Meskina (2021)
Leyla is regarded as a 'Meskina', a loser. She no longer has a husband, no kids and no clear career path. Surrounded by loud opinions and family expectations, she tries to discover who she is, what she wants and what makes her happy.
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A Moroccan-Dutch single thirty-something is seen as a "Meskina" (a pity-case) by her family, who desparately want to couple her.A Moroccan-Dutch single thirty-something is seen as a "Meskina" (a pity-case) by her family, who desparately want to couple her.A Moroccan-Dutch single thirty-something is seen as a "Meskina" (a pity-case) by her family, who desparately want to couple her.

  • Director
    • Daria Bukvic
  • Writers
    • Fadua El Akchaoui
    • Daria Bukvic
    • Ernst Gonlag
  • Stars
    • Maryam Hassouni
    • Nasrdin Dchar
    • Vincent Banic
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Daria Bukvic
    • Writers
      • Fadua El Akchaoui
      • Daria Bukvic
      • Ernst Gonlag
    • Stars
      • Maryam Hassouni
      • Nasrdin Dchar
      • Vincent Banic
    • 11User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Maryam Hassouni
    • Leyla
    Nasrdin Dchar
    • Amin
    Vincent Banic
    • Fabian
    Soundos El Ahmadi
    Soundos El Ahmadi
    • Amira
    Rachida Iaallala
    • Najat
    Najib Amhali
    Najib Amhali
    • Ali
    Jouman Fattal
    Jouman Fattal
    • Malika
    Olaf Ait Tami
    • Abdelkarim
    Sisi Bolantini
    • Yasmina
    Bilal Wahib
    Bilal Wahib
    • Rayan
    Ilias Admi
    • Neefje
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    • Klaas
    Nora Akachar
    • Farida
    Robert-Jan Bartels
    • Patient dhr Bergwijk
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    • Best Artist Award Winner
    Selma Chadid
    • Nadia
    Yassine Chigri
    • Bilall
    Joy Delima
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    • Patricia
    • Director
      • Daria Bukvic
    • Writers
      • Fadua El Akchaoui
      • Daria Bukvic
      • Ernst Gonlag
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    8RosanaBotafogo

    I am a Meskina, a Meskina by choice, successful and happy

    "Meskina", a loser or pathetic, according to the local translation, "staying for auntie" in good Portuguese, a funny and sad film, is unfortunately what happens to many women who get married, leave their jobs, friends, home and all their possessions to follow their husband, and the protagonist almost makes the mistake twice... What an ending, Leyla's words are brave and necessary, good to know that this cry is coming from Moroccan culture, a society so patriarchal and sexist, just like most in the world... I am a Meskina, a Meskina by choice, successful and happy, I super loved the ending, girls and women need this film for life... Beautiful...

    A thirty-something aspiring children's author, labeled "meskina" (pity case) by her Moroccan-Dutch community for still being career-less and single, sets out to once and for all find professional success and true love.
    9gotaemed

    Nice

    Not bad.... A good movie funny / romantic story I recommend to you.

    The first original Moroccan movie on Netflix.

    We need more original Moroccan series and movies on the platform!!!!
    9ana-anta

    Fun movie. Very enjoyable

    I didn't expect it but the movie was quiet funny and story is great.

    Maryam is great actress. Seemed that this role was written for her.

    Finally a modern moroccan romantic comedy.

    I think new moroccan generation is ready for it. At least in the Netherlands.

    I hope for meskina 2.
    1sinnmaschine

    Time-waster

    My inner masochist was working overtime when I decided to watch this movie to the end. No amount of colorful clothes or characters could save this story and make it understandable.

    I think the writers had a basis for the story but everyone was on non-speaking terms with each other and decided to write their parts on their own. The movie probably also went through an editing hell because it looks like its missing half of the scenes. And the acting..oh the acting!

    Its ridiculously stupid, dramatic and overdone that it must be one of the dumbest "netflix influencer pretty faces empty brains" movies I've ever watched in my life. These movies are all the same, the only difference is the language.
    10mareenlieftink

    Great movie

    I know that Dutch movies are not the greatest, but I think this movie is very important for Dutch people to watch. Both boys and girls. I could definitely relate to the story and I found it such a relief to have a story like this presented. Times have finally changed and I am happy that my daughter is growing up in a world where there are options!

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • مسكينة
    • Production company
      • NewBe
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      • $1,642,124
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      • 1h 38m(98 min)
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