Saw El Houb and I have to say I've never been able to put myself into something so much. Everything was right down to the small details. Fahd who plays Karim has exceeded all expectations, really so good and great acting. Everything was right and I didn't have a moment when I thought I was watching a movie.
I want to thank you for giving the Moroccan queer community a voice.
And I know the struggles all too well.
Often our stories get lost, I have never felt so represented or understood in the media or anything until I saw El Houb.
You see your whole life flash by. The realization that you are not the only one dealing with the same struggles is a fact.
And of course every story is a different story and every situation is different. But you were so close that it gave me a sense of connection.
I sat in silence for several minutes afterwards. I was that impressed! What a beautiful film, the best in ages! Compliments to everyone, really great. Intimate and grand at the same time.
It feels liberating to no longer hide all our tears and sorrows. Funnily enough, you get sympathy for the parents simply because they act the way they act. Not in a way you can be proud of but with a lot of love. They also look for ways to protect their son and that makes them vulnerable. After all, Karim remains their son. I'm glad they aren't labeled as bad people. They sincerely have the best for us, even though we sometimes have different views.
This beautiful story has touched me so much that I realize that we are not always understood.. both in the queer community and in the Moroccan community.
All karim asks (for us too) is that little bit of empathy.
What I loved about the film is the fact that much of the dialogue between Karim, his parents and his little brother was spoken in Arabic (Derija). The authenticity is guaranteed and of high class. The closed door between them gives it a unique touch.
You can see that this film was made with love.
I want to thank you for giving the Moroccan queer community a voice.
And I know the struggles all too well.
Often our stories get lost, I have never felt so represented or understood in the media or anything until I saw El Houb.
You see your whole life flash by. The realization that you are not the only one dealing with the same struggles is a fact.
And of course every story is a different story and every situation is different. But you were so close that it gave me a sense of connection.
I sat in silence for several minutes afterwards. I was that impressed! What a beautiful film, the best in ages! Compliments to everyone, really great. Intimate and grand at the same time.
It feels liberating to no longer hide all our tears and sorrows. Funnily enough, you get sympathy for the parents simply because they act the way they act. Not in a way you can be proud of but with a lot of love. They also look for ways to protect their son and that makes them vulnerable. After all, Karim remains their son. I'm glad they aren't labeled as bad people. They sincerely have the best for us, even though we sometimes have different views.
This beautiful story has touched me so much that I realize that we are not always understood.. both in the queer community and in the Moroccan community.
All karim asks (for us too) is that little bit of empathy.
What I loved about the film is the fact that much of the dialogue between Karim, his parents and his little brother was spoken in Arabic (Derija). The authenticity is guaranteed and of high class. The closed door between them gives it a unique touch.
You can see that this film was made with love.