Three intertwined stories follow Félicité, a young Sub-Saharan migrant at the Morocco-Spain border near Melilla. After her friend Sandrine’s tragic death, Félicité vows to honour her by returning to Tangier to earn money for a Christian burial. The second story centers on Hamid, an unscrupulous recruiter exploiting migrant workers, whose deceit ultimately costs him his job. Finally, Kenza, a wealthy young mother, hires Félicité as a nanny against her husband’s wishes, leading to escalating marital conflict that leaves Félicité facing despair.
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Yassine Fennane Director · Reda Ahmed El Achir Writer Farid Aouameur Composer
United States release September 5, 2025 · Produced in Morocco · Original title النمل
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Dune Films
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Morocco
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Original title
النمل
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
South Africa · July 21, 2025
Premiere · Durban International Film Festival
United States · September 5, 2025
Premiere · African Diaspora International Film Festival
Belgium
October 29, 2025 · Premiere · Brussels International Film Festival
Morocco
December 4, 2025 · Premiere · Marrakech International Film Festival
United Kingdom
November 20, 2025 · Premiere · Film Africa London
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