What it is about
Aida is a Moroccan drama released in 2015, directed by Driss Mrini, running 94 minutes and filmed in Moroccan Arabic. It is a dramatic story that concentrates on its characters and on the surroundings they move through. The available sources do not allow a fuller account of its plot without speculating.
How it was made
The film belongs to Moroccan dramatic cinema and was shot in its original language, Moroccan Arabic. Driss Mrini took on the direction. Reliable details about its screenplay, cast and shoot are scarce, so any further claims about its production should be treated with caution.
Reception and legacy
Morocco chose Aida as its entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards, although it did not earn a nomination. Its international run is poorly documented in the sources consulted, so its place in Moroccan film history is that of a work from its period that remains little studied.
Original Cinematopedia text based on Wikipedia (en) and Wikidata.