Tazzeka (2017) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 95 mins · French

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Directed by

Jean-Philippe Gaud

Starring

Ouidad Elma, Abbes Zahmani, Adama Diop, Mahdi Belemlih

Growing up in the Moroccan village of Tazzeka, Elias learned the art of traditional Moroccan cooking from his grandmother, who raised him. Later, an encounter with a renowned Paris chef and a young woman named Salma sparks a desire to leave home and pursue his culinary dreams. In Paris, Elias struggles as an undocumented immigrant, facing unstable work and financial hardship. Fortunately, he finds friendship with Souleymane, who helps him rediscover his passion for cooking and navigate the challenges of a new life.