Everybody Loves Touda

Touda is a traditional Moroccan singer and dancer who performs in local provincial bars. Despite facing harassment and the objectifying gaze of the men in her audience, she remains determined to gain recognition for her art. Her primary motivation is to escape poverty and move to Casablanca, where she hopes to secure a better life and specialized education for her deaf-mute son, Yassine.

The drama was directed by Nabil Ayouch, who also served as a producer and co-wrote the screenplay with Maryam Touzani. The film stars Nisrin Erradi in the title role, alongside Jalila Talemsi, Joud Chamihy, El Moustafa Boutankite, Lahcen Razzougui, and Amine Ennaji. This production involved a collaboration between several countries, including Morocco, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

The movie earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 652 votes and a score of 6/10 on TMDB from 21 votes.