

1992
As director Hakim Belabbes chronicles his journey from his home in Chicago to visit his family in his hometown of Boujad in Morocco, his exploration of family relationships is self-conscious and at times painfully honest. We witness his most private moments with his family. The film intimately explores the domestic spaces and religious rituals of intra-family relationships, especially when compounded by one member's break with traditional values.
Boujad: A Nest in the Heat (1992) is a Documentary film that follows as director Hakim Belabbes chronicles his journey from his home in Chicago to visit his family in his hometown of Boujad in Morocco, his exploration of family relationships is self-conscious and at times painfully honest. We witness his most private moments with his family. The film intimately explores the domestic spaces and religious rituals of intra-family relationships, especially when compounded by one member's break with traditional values. Boujad: A Nest in the Heat is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.