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Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki blend animation and autofiction in 'Bouchra'

publication · 2026-06-02

Filmmakers Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki explain their use of anthropomorphic animals in the film 'Bouchra', which draws inspiration from real conversations between Bennani and her mother. The work merges animation with autofiction to explore personal and cultural narratives.

Key facts

  • Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki are co-directors of the film 'Bouchra'.
  • The film uses anthropomorphic animals as characters.
  • The narrative is inspired by real conversations between Bennani and her mother.
  • The film blends animation and autofiction.
  • The article is published by Le Monde.
  • The film was released in 2026.
  • The directors are described as 'autrices' (authors).
  • The film explores personal and cultural themes.

Entities

Artists

  • Meriem Bennani
  • Orian Barki

Institutions

  • Le Monde
  • Financial Times

Sources