Longtime friends Mehdi and Hamid work for a debt collection agency, crisscrossing the villages of southern Morocco in their old car. Dressed in identical suits and ties, they try to make money by playing hard to get. But their monotonous lives take a surprising turn when they meet l'Evadé, a menacing man handcuffed to a motorcycle in a remote gas station.
The film Déserts, directed by Faouzi Bensaïdi, is a comedy that blends humor and mysticism. Presented at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the Cannes Film Festival 2023, the film takes us on an unexpected and exciting journey into the heart of Morocco's deserts.
Director Faouzi Bensaïdi delivers a captivating and humorous story, in which the characters of Mehdi and Hamid, played respectively by Faouzi Bensaïdi and Mouchcine Malzi, find themselves confronted with zany and mysterious situations. Accompanied by Abdelhadi Talbi in the role of l'Evadé, they take us on a journey full of unusual encounters and surprising discoveries.
Déserts also explores deeper themes, such as the search for meaning and the questioning of daily routine. In the course of their journey, Mehdi and Hamid are confronted with mystical experiences that shake their worldview and make them question their own existence.
The majestic backdrop of the Moroccan deserts is showcased through magnificent images, transporting the viewer to the heart of breathtaking landscapes. Faouzi Bensaïdi 's direction strikes a subtle balance between laughter and reflection, creating a unique and entertaining cinematic experience.
In conclusion, Faouzi Bensaïdi's Déserts is a comic film that takes us on an unpredictable and mystical journey through the deserts of Morocco. With its mix of humor, zany situations and deeper reflections, this film offers an entertaining and captivating experience. Don't miss this comic and mystical adventure when it hits theaters on September 20, 2023.
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