His Mother's Son

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His Mother's Son, is a 2009 Moroccan movie, directed by Daoud Aoulad-Syad, and starring Abdellah Ferkous, Fatima Benmeziane, Fadila Benmoussa. with a runtime of 114 minutes.

Overview

His Mother's Son is a Moroccan social comedy set in the ancient streets of Marrakech, revolving around Idris, a gentle and thoroughly pampered only son who has reached his fortieth year as a bachelor under the watchful eye of his devoted mother. Unable to make any decision without her approval, Idris becomes the unwitting subject of his mother's determined matchmaking campaign, as she searches for the perfect bride using traditional methods. The film warmly satirizes maternal overprotection and the weight of family expectation in Moroccan society.

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