EFF: Calle Málaga

Malaga Street

Australian & New Zealand Premiere

“A luminous Carmen Maura brings warmth, magnetism and indomitable pluck to this touching Moroccan domestic drama.” – The Hollywood Reporter

Regular Pedro Almodóvar collaborator Carmen Maura (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Volver) plays María Ángeles, a woman happily living out her golden years in the sun-drenched Tangiers apartment where she’s resided for decades. Her peaceful existence is threatened, however, when her daughter Clara visits from Madrid with plans to sell the house. Having just endured a bitter divorce, Clara needs extra income to support herself and her children. But María Ángeles isn’t ready to give up her beloved home and community, so she concocts a crafty plan to buy back her home and furniture. In doing so, she’s swept into a completely unexpected romance with an antiques dealer that reawakens some dormant desires.

This humorous, heartfelt drama playfully and provocatively challenges stereotypes about ageing, sexuality, independence and familial expectations. With assured direction from Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani (The Blue Caftan) and a magical lead performance from Maura, this is Morocco’s worthy entry for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards.

This film is co-presented by the Instituto Cervantes.

Festivals & Awards
Academy Awards 2026 - Morocco’s submission for Best International Feature Film
Venice Film Festival 2025 – Winner, Audience Award
Toronto International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection
BFI London Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

Rating

CTC

Duration

116 min

Country

France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Morocco

Language

Spanish, Arabic (English subtitles)

Cast

Carmen Maura, Marta Etura, Ahmed Boulane

Director

Maryam Touzani

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