Bouchra

Bouchra follows a Moroccan filmmaker living in New York City who struggles with writer's block while developing her first movie. Through a series of complex phone conversations with her mother in Casablanca, she begins to confront her cultural identity and past memories. These emotional discussions regarding family bonds and love eventually serve as the catalyst for her creative breakthrough.

The animated film is a co-production between Italy and the United States, produced by companies including Fondazione Prada and Hi! Production. It was co-directed by Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani. For Bennani, this project follows her 2017 film Siham & Hafida; both directors also worked together on 2026's 2 Lizards. The screenplay was written by Barki, Bennani, and Ayla Mrabet.

The voice cast is led by Meriem Bennani in the title role, alongside Orian Barki, Fayçal Azizi, Ariana Faye Allensworth, Hassan Hamdani, and Yto Barrada, with a total of 28 credited cast members. The movie has a runtime of 83 minutes and blends elements of comedy and drama.