‘Strawberries’ Review: Moroccan Drama Exposes Bleak Lives of Migrant Workers
The film 'Strawberries' by Laila Marrakchi highlights the harsh realities faced by migrant workers in Spain. It portrays the struggles of two Moroccan women who endure brutal working conditions and exploitation while seeking a better life. Despite the bleak circumstances, the film conveys a sense of resilience and community among the workers.
- ▪The film is set on a farm in Spain where migrant workers face modern-day slavery and exploitation.
- ▪Central characters include Hasna, an Olympic gold medalist, and Meriem, a younger woman from Morocco.
- ▪The film depicts the harsh realities of agricultural work, including pay deductions and poor living conditions.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies ‘Strawberries’ Review: Moroccan Drama Exposes Bleak Lives of Migrant Workers Cannes 2026: A huge farm in Spain is the setting for modern-day slavery and sexual exploitation in Laila Marrakchi’s film Steve Pond May 18, 2026 @ 11:32 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "Strawberries" (Cannes Film Festival) Three of the last four years, the Moroccan entry in the Oscars international race has been directed by a woman and has had a female protagonist — and for the last two years, that woman has found or reached for a sense of joy in tough circumstances.
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