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
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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" is largely positive, with many expressing excitement about the film's potential. Some commenters have praised its visuals and content as being "incredible", while others have noted that it may be "weird" or "queer expression". A few reviewers have recommended the film due to its postmodern themes and content.
From the trailer's comments
The furries have finally infiltrated the movie industry
@adamcammack3534 · 46 likesLooks incredible!
@amy4951 · 16 likesYMS introduced me to this film!, it looks interesting and I can’t wait to see it!!
@TheRealClankZoka · 25 likesjust saw it and it was incredible. strongly recommend if you love weird queer expression and are looking for something on the postmodern side
@rain3owland · 0 likesFurries
@KingThrillgore · 3 likesOhhh nonono
@Jack-q5n2w · 5 likeslooks like absolute garbage
@FatalistCatalist · 2 likesI dunno man, I really don't wanna dismiss a community of people just cause I don't understand them but I can't get passed the people who sexualize animals cause they have a fetish.
@MyMintBerryCrunch · 0 likes
