Stateless

For Hénia, the border between Morocco and Algeria has determined the course of her life: in 1975, she and her father were deported from Algeria along with 45,000 other Moroccan families. Her Algerian mother remained behind. Stripped of her identity and roots, Hénia grew up with one obsession: return to Algeria and find her mother.

Narjiss Nejjar is one of Morocco’s top directors. Her gorgeously shot new film resonates with contemporary conflicts in many parts of the world.