Nabil Ayouch

Nabil Ayouch is a Franco-Moroccan filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter widely regarded as one of the leading figures in contemporary Moroccan cinema. Born in Paris to a Moroccan father and a French mother of Tunisian-Jewish heritage, he later settled in Casablanca, where he built much of his filmmaking career. His work often explores complex social issues such as poverty, identity, youth, women's rights, extremism, and cultural change in Morocco. His films are known for their realism and have frequently sparked public debate while earning critical acclaim at major international film festivals, including Cannes. In addition to directing, Ayouch founded Ali n' Productions, a company that has helped support and develop emerging Moroccan filmmakers.