YOUSSEF & NEJMA

Long-metrages by Olivier COUSSEMACQ

Youssef and Nejma, both teenagers, run away from an orphanage in search of freedom in spite of the inherent risks. An inspired and placid poet, he wants to believe in the possibility of living other existences while she, socially rebellious, wants her happiness here and now. Irreconcilable antagonisms? However, a few fateful signs along their journey evoke a destiny of never-ending love.
Producers:
A Franco-Moroccan co-production AWMAN PRODUCTIONS / BLACK BOAT PICTURES

Original work title:             YOUSSEF and NEJMA
Genre:                 Drama
Screenplay:                 Olivier Coussemacq
Director:                 Olivier Coussemacq
Producers:                 Mohamed Native, Valentin Leblanc
Casting:                 Open
Duration:                 About 100 minutes
Shooting support:             Digital
Shooting (forecast):             Spring 2022
Number of shooting days:         36 days
Standard copy delivery:         Spring 2023

Director: Olivier COUSSEMACQ

After being assistant director and assistant editor, he makes TV series for the French channels TF1 and M6, a documentary film, PAROLES EN LIBERTE SURVEILLÉE, selected at the Festival Cinéma...

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