Birds Eye View Film Festival
UK Premiere: On the Edge
Sur la planche
An edgy, fast-paced snapshot of Old Tangier, driven by two explosive central performances.
Morocco-France-Germany 2011
Directed by Leila Kilani
With Soufia Issami, Mouna Bahmad, Nouzha Akel, Sara Betioui
Running time 110 min
Courtesy of Fortissimo Films
Two girls, Badia and Imane, spend their days peeling shrimp in a dreary factory in Old Tangier. By night they plunge into the iniquities of the city, entertaining rich men and stealing what they can. Acclaimed at its Cannes premiere and driven by two explosive – and award-winning – central performances, this is an edgy, fast-paced snapshot of a city coming to grips with the global market and the desperation of its youth. ‘Powered by a form of black magic.’ – Guardian
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