“TRIPLE A” received several notable distinctions, “thus strengthening its position among the flagship films of the festival”, underline the producers of the film in a press release, specifying that actress Majdouline Idrissi won the Prize for second best female role thanks to “a powerful and emotional interpretation of a complex character, played with remarkable mastery”.
For his part, Khalil Oubaqqa won the Prize for Best Male Role, offering “a poignant performance” which was able to capture the deep human dimensions of his character, thus adding great credibility and a significant impact to the film.
Director Jihane El Bahhar also won the Best Screenplay Prize, alongside Nadia Kamali, thanks to “her ability to deliver a cinematic script combining deep drama and human experience”, notes the press release, recalling that the film also received a special mention from the Moroccan Association of Cinema Critics, which praised its quality and the harmony of its artistic elements.
“TRIPLE A” is a bold drama film that combines seriousness and dark comedy, presenting an artistic vision that explores issues of social and economic marginalization in a humane and poignant way.
“It tells the lives of several characters living on the margins of society, who ardently seek to overcome their difficult reality and realize their dreams, despite the challenges and obstacles that stand in their way,” details the press release.
This film depicts three intertwined love stories, where the destinies of the protagonists intersect in unexpected ways, revealing “the complexity of social and economic realities, while bringing human depth to these issues”.
Before its success at the Tangier National Film Festival, “TRIPLE A” was in competition at the 40th edition of the Alexandria Festival of Mediterranean Countries, in two sections: the official competition for Mediterranean feature films and the competition for Arab films. feature titled “Nour El Sherif”.
The film also participated in the official competition of the Salé International Women’s Film Festival, where it won two awards during the 17th edition, which ended on September 28, 2024, namely the Prix de l’autre rive , rewarding a work defending the cause of women, and the Prize for best male role, awarded to Khalil Oubaqqa for his remarkable interpretation of the character of Yasser.
“TRIPLE A” also won the Best Foreign Film Award at the Soho International Film Festival in the United States, the Audience Award at the Maghreb Film Festival in Arlem in the Netherlands, and the Jury Prize at the Naples International Film Festival in Italy. It was selected in the official competition of the Salerno Festival in Italy (77th edition), as well as at the Marrakech International Film Festival in 2023, as part of the Panorama of Moroccan Cinema, among many other international festivals.
According to the press release, journalists and critics agree that the strength of “TRIPLE A” lies in “its ability to accomplish a difficult equation: to offer a high-quality cinematographic work, praised by professionals in the sector, while meeting immense public success from the start of its theatrical release, on September 11th.
Jihane El Bahhar brilliantly used a cinematographic language that touches the essence of the characters and situations, making “TRIPLE A” a “unique visual and emotional experience”.
The film stands out for the powerful performances of several big names in Moroccan cinema. Majdouline Idrissi shines in the lead role, alongside comic actor Aziz Dadas. Other emblematic figures of Moroccan cinema, such as Hind Ben Jbara, Khalil Oubaqqa, Fatima Zahra Bennacer, and Abdelatif Chouki, also made an invaluable contribution to the project, embodying with intensity the psychological and social complexity of their characters.
The success of “TRIPLE A” at the Tangier National Film Festival, as well as its previous awards, opens new perspectives for the film and its director on the national and international scene, we add. With this film, Jihane El Bahhar proves once again that cinema is not only a means of entertainment, but also a powerful tool of expression and change.
Jihane El Bahhar is an emblematic figure of Moroccan cinema, with a unique style dealing with social and human issues by combining artistic depth and simplicity. With “TRIPLE A”, she confirms her ability to tell stories embodying the complexities and challenges of Moroccan society with sincerity and creativity, which places her among the most prominent directors of the moment.
The Tangier National Film Festival, organized under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is one of the most important cinematographic events in Morocco. The city of Tangier, nicknamed “Pearl of the North”, hosted, from October 18 to 26, 2024, an artistic gathering rich in culture and creativity, offering a valuable opportunity for meeting and exchange between cinema creators and their enthusiasts. .