Who directed Raja Bent El Mellah?

Raja Bent El Mellah was directed by Abdelilah El Jaouhari.

Who stars in Raja Bent El Mellah?

Raja Bent El Mellah stars Najat Benssallem, Pascal Greggory, Oum El Aid Ait Youss.

How long is Raja Bent El Mellah?

Raja Bent El Mellah has a runtime of 70 minutes.

MovieMarch 3, 2016Gulf70 min

Raja Bent El Mellah

Name: Raja Bent El Mellah
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-03-03
Duration: 70 min
Cast: Najat Benssallem, Pascal Greggory, Oum El Aid Ait Youss, Zineb Ouchita

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At a glance

Raja Bent El Mellah, is a 2016 Saudi movie, directed by Abdelilah El Jaouhari, and starring Najat Benssallem, Pascal Greggory, Oum El Aid Ait Youss. with a runtime of 70 minutes.

Overview

Raja Bent El Mellah is a Moroccan documentary following Najat, a young Moroccan woman who was discovered by French director Jacques Doillon and cast in his film Raja — a role that earned her Best Actress awards at both the Venice Film Festival and the Marrakech Film Festival. But the documentary looks beyond the glitter of that acclaim, turning its gaze to the less-visible side of fame and the deep inequalities that persist behind the scenes of the international film world. A thoughtful and nuanced portrait of what happens after the spotlight fades.

Last updated: June 23, 2026