Halima
Jun 15, 2026 · 1h 25m
Director
Yassine el IdrissiOverview
Halima lives on Morocco’s coast and makes a living by gathering and selling mussels. An unknown phone call brings her long-buried past back to light. After her husband passed away, Halima stayed alone in their old house in the mountains. The land is undergoing drastic changes, leaving her home, livelihood and sense of belonging all precarious. Grief, hardship and displacement follow one after another. Though fate knocks her down time and again, she never surrenders.A former photojournalist, the director captures this one-woman battle with stark cinematography. Free from grand outcries, the film lays bare her everyday resilience. Amid constant flux and loss, this woman stands firm, striving to carve out her own place in the world.
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About Halima
What is Halima about?
Halima lives on Morocco’s coast and makes a living by gathering and selling mussels. An unknown phone call brings her long-buried past back to light. After her husband passed away, Halima stayed alone in their old house in the mountains. The land is undergoing drastic changes, leaving her home, livelihood and sense of belonging all precarious. Grief, hardship and displacement follow one after…
When was Halima released?
Halima was released on June 15, 2026.
How long is Halima?
Halima runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who directed Halima?
Halima was directed by Yassine el Idrissi.
Who is in the cast of Halima?
The cast of Halima includes Khadija Amari (Halima), Rabii EL Fakih (Singer), Nacer Mdaghri (Mkadam) and Walid Wafi (Fish Seller).