Who directed Casablanca Beats?

Casablanca Beats was directed by Nabil Ayouch.

Who stars in Casablanca Beats?

Casablanca Beats stars Ismail Adouab, Nouhaila Arif, Samah Baricou.

How long is Casablanca Beats?

Casablanca Beats has a runtime of 101 minutes.

Which country is Casablanca Beats from?

Casablanca Beats is a production from Morocco.

MovieNovember 3, 2021Maghreb12A101 minWatch on: Apple TV Store

Casablanca Beats

Name: Casablanca Beats
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2021-11-03
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Ismail Adouab, Nouhaila Arif, Samah Baricou, Abdelilah Basbousi, Anas Basbousi

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At a glance

Casablanca Beats, is a 2021 Moroccan movie, directed by Nabil Ayouch, and starring Ismail Adouab, Nouhaila Arif, Samah Baricou, with a runtime of 101 minutes. Content rating: 12A.

Overview

Casablanca Beats, known in French as Haut et fort, is a 2021 Moroccan musical drama that pulses with energy and social purpose. A former rapper who has stepped away from the spotlight reinvents himself as a teacher at a community center in one of Casablanca's most underserved neighborhoods. Armed with hip-hop as his pedagogical tool, he challenges his students — young people searching for identity and voice — with an uncompromising approach that demands authenticity above all else. His methods spark an extraordinary outpouring of raw talent and personal expression. The film is a vibrant celebration of art as resistance and the transformative power of a teacher who truly believes in his students.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Cast

Ismail Adouab

Ismail

Nouhaila Arif

Nouhaila

Samah Baricou

Samah

Abdelilah Basbousi

Abdelilah

Anas Basbousi

Anas

Soufiane Belali

Soufiane

Zineb Boujemaa

Zineb

Amina Kannan

Amina

Marwa Kniniche

Marwa

Maha Menan

Maha

Meryem Nekkach

Meryem

Mehdi Razzouk

Mehdi

Sofia Akhmisse

Sofia

Abderrahim Errahmani

Abderrahim

Marouane Bennani

Marouane

Crew

Maryam Touzani

Writer

Nabil Ayouch

Writer · Director

Amine Messadi

Cinematographer

Virginie Surdej

Cinematographer

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Trivia, Quotes & Goofs

Trivia

Casablanca Beats is a 2021 Moroccan drama film directed by Nabil Ayouch. In June 2021, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. The film was produced by Ali n' Productions. It is reportedly the first Moroccan film to be selected to compete for the Palme d'Or since 1962. The film was shot at Les Etoiles de Sidi Moumen, a cultural centre that director Ayouch co-founded with Mahi Binebine in 2014. It was selected as the Moroccan entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.

Trivia

Filmed in: Sidi Moumen.

Fact

The film had a production budget of 140K USD.