Behind the Palm Trees

Behind the Palm Trees is a romantic drama that follows Mehdi, a man who lives a stable life with his family and his girlfriend, Selma. Their relationship is disrupted when Mehdi meets Marie, a young French woman involved in the social circles of the expatriate community. The story explores the conflict that arises as Mehdi becomes attracted to Marie's lifestyle.

The film was directed and written by Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi. It features a cast including Driss Ramdi as Mehdi, Sara Giraudeau as Marie, and Nadia Kounda as Selma, with supporting roles played by Carole Bouquet, Olivier Rabourdin, and Soumaya Akaaboune. This production was a collaboration between companies from Belgium, the United Kingdom, Morocco, and France, including Chi-Fou-Mi Productions and Agora Films.

Released on April 1, 2026, the movie has a runtime of 94 minutes. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 5.8/10 based on 5 votes.