Bouchra
"What's on your heart?"
Wrestling with writer’s block for her first film, Bouchra, a queer Moroccan jackal living in NYC, starts having difficult yet overdue phone calls with her mother in Casablanca that begin influencing the project. Balancing the precarity of working as an artist, the rift in her cultural identity and an array of romantic interests, Bouchra’s emotional reckoning becomes her path to expression.
Directed by Orian Barki · Animation · Drama · Comedy · 83 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Orian Barki
Writer
Meriem Bennani, Orian Barki, Ayla Mrabet
Studio
Fondazione Prada / 2 Lizards
Release
2026-06-03
Runtime
83 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, Comedy
Full Plot
Bouchra, a 35-year-old Moroccan filmmaker, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation with her mother after a creative drought. As she works on a semi-autobiographical film set in Morocco, she navigates her past relationships and identity through a series of telephone calls and encounters. Ultimately, Bouchra finds closure when she meets her mother at a dinner table, breaking her silence about her production.
Cast & Characters
Bouchra (voice)
Meriem Bennani
Yani (voice)
Orian Barki
Nabila (voice)
Fayçal Azizi
Nikki (voice)
Ariana Faye Allensworth
Abdellatif (voice)
Hassan Hamdani
Aïcha (voice)
Yto Barrada
Did You Know?
The film is set in the same universe as 2 Lizards, an eight-episode web series.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-15
For Aicha was originally titled Good News and later renamed For Aicha during production.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-15
Bennani made Bouchra a jackal due to the predominance of this species across North Africa.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-15
A New York City crew worked on For Aicha under a 1-year deadline and budget, utilizing Blender animation software.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-15
Critical Assessment
Bouchra holds 6.1/10 on TMDb (5 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of September 15, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.1/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bouchra good? What are critics saying?+
Bouchra holds 6.1/10 on TMDb (5 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Bouchra?+
Bouchra has a runtime of 83 min.
Who directed Bouchra?+
Bouchra was directed by Orian Barki.
Where can I watch Bouchra?+
Bouchra is available to stream, rent, or buy on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Bouchra" appears to be mixed, with some expressing fascination and curiosity about the film's depiction of furries and their role in the industry. Some also find it interesting that animals are portrayed as having complex emotions or behaviors, suggesting they may hold a different perspective on relationships than humans. A few individuals seem unimpressed by the trailer's visuals, finding them too tame or lacking intensity.
From the trailer's comments
The furries have finally infiltrated the movie industry
@adamcammack3534 · 27 likesLooks incredible!
@amy4951 · 8 likesOhhh nonono
@Jack-q5n2w · 4 likesYMS introduced me to this film!, it looks interesting and I can’t wait to see it!!
@TheRealClankZoka · 16 likesthe animals aren't whimsy, they're the mechanism. a jackal can say a thing to her mother that a human face on screen would have to perform. 2 lizards worked the same way - the mask is what lets a conversation stay flat and true instead of acted.
@mandykanemovies · 0 likesFurries
@KingThrillgore · 0 likes
