El Houb
feature film - release in the Nederlands, October 2022
Rotterdam, the Moroccan-Dutch Karim tells his parents that he is attracted to men. After years of keeping up appearances, the word is finally out. The difficult days that follow evoke beautiful and poignant memories. He realizes that he has to confront his family to finally break the silence. But in order to be accepted, he must come to terms with his own feelings first.
A BIND production in coproduction with VPRO. Supported by Netherlands Film Fund, Netherlands Film Production Incentive, NPO-fund and CoBO.
Cast
Fahd Larhzaoui
Lubna Azabal
Slimane Dazi
Sabri Saddik
Emmanuel Ohene Boafo
Nasrdin Dchar
Director
Shariff Nasr
Screenplay
Shariff Nasr
Philip Delmaar
Cinematography
Joris Kerbosch NSC
Production design
Robert van der Hoop
Costume design
Fleur Enderberg
Hair and make-up
Marjon Hoogendoorn
Editor
Michiel Boesveldt NCE
Composer
Vidjay Beerepoot
Sound design
Michaƫl Sauvage
Line producer
Marije Hondelink