Goodbye Mothers
2008 · 1h 55m
This is a historically significant drama about a pivotal but underexplored moment in Jewish-Arab history, and Morocco's Oscar submission carries real weight. If you're in the mood for intimate, character-driven storytelling rooted in real cultural trauma and friendship, watch it tonight—it's the kind of gem that gets overlooked precisely because it lacks buzz.
Plot
In 1960, Moroccan Jews began migrating en masse to Israel, encouraged by immigration officers of the new state. The film tells the drama of the story of two families, one Jewish and one Muslim, joined by a close friendship but whose destinies are separated. Selected by Morocco as a candidate for the 2008 Oscar for Best Picture Foreign Language.
Director: Mohamed Ismail
Cast: Marc Samuel, Rachid El Ouali, Souad Amidou, Hafida Kassoui, Nezha Regragui