The Blue Caftan (2022)

The Blue Caftan (2022)

From Queer as Fact by Queer as Fact

November 30, 2025 · 49 min · Episode 182

About this episode

This episode discusses the film 'The Blue Caftan' and its themes of queerness and love in Morocco.

We're back! The first episode of this block of episodes covers Maryam Touzani's 2022 drama film, The Blue Caftan. Join us for a discussion of queerness in Morocco, the "ostentatious nudity" of the bathhouse, and resolving the tension between differing modes of love with grace and deep affection. Check out our website, where you can find our sources, as well as everything there is to know about Queer as Fact. If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon, checking out our merch, and following us on Instagram, Tumblr and Bluesky. [Image: A poster for the film 'The Blue Caftan' featuring the title in a sky blue, as well as the three major characters looking at each other affectionately.]

People in this episode

Host: Queer as Fact

Topics covered

  • queerness
  • Morocco
  • love
  • film analysis
  • bathhouse culture

Keywords

  • The Blue Caftan
  • Maryam Touzani
  • queerness
  • Morocco
  • bathhouse
  • love

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Blue Caftan

Places: Morocco

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