Director Laïla Marrakchi discusses her film "Strawberries," premiering at Cannes' Un Certain Regard program, which depicts Moroccan women traveling to Spain for seasonal fruit-picking work and instead facing exploitation, abuse, and prostitution. Marrakchi, inspired by real cases and research in Andalusia, explores themes of modern slavery, language barriers, and neocolonialism while emphasizing the women's resilience and humanity.
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Director Laïla Marrakchi discusses her film "Strawberries," premiering at Cannes' Un Certain Regard program, which depicts Moroccan women traveling to Spain for seasonal fruit-picking work and instead facing exploitation, abuse, and prostitution. Marrakchi, inspired by real cases and research in Andalusia, explores themes of modern slavery, language barriers, and neocolonialism while emphasizing the women's resilience and humanity.