Directed & Produced by Ali Benchekroune & Mohamed Bakrim
To settle a lethal debt, a broke Marrakesh fitness coach drags his creditor’s nephew into stealing a priceless relic. Set against an electric and chaotic Marrakesh, the film is a darkly humorous dive into its gritty hustler life and the relentless pressures of modern masculinity.
Welcome to "Testosterone", our passion letter to Moroccan cinema. Compelled to inject the industry with a raw, electrifying energy, this project celebrates the vibrant, multicultural soul of urban Marrakesh. It delves headfirst into the crushing weight of "Roujoula", a rigid, often toxic definition of manhood prevalent in men's relationships. These suffocating expectations prey upon vulnerability, pushing individuals into devastating spirals, all explored through a modern, darkly humorous lens.
To capture the visceral and chaotic energy of Marrakesh, we assembled an incredible team of artists and creatives.
1989 FILM (Ali Benchekroune & Mohamed Bakrim)
Unicorn (Anas El Hatimi)
Development & Production: 2024
Current Status: Post-Production