The Old Maiden

At a glance

The Old Maiden, is a 2012 Moroccan movie, directed by Mohamed Abderrahman Tazi, and starring Salah Eddine Benmoussa, Malika El-Omari, Naima Ilyas. with a runtime of 87 minutes.

Overview

The Old Maiden is an Arabic drama centered on Mokhtar, a misogynistic notary in his sixties who has spent his life resisting the influence of women. When his brother dies and leaves behind a will demanding Mokhtar uphold guardianship rights, he is thrust into an uncomfortable confrontation between personal prejudice and moral obligation. Alongside a circle of competing heirs, Mokhtar must navigate family tensions and legal duties that challenge everything he stands for. A character-driven story about a man whose lifelong disdain for women is tested by the very bonds of loyalty and honor he holds sacred.

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