El Houb (The Love)

Directed by Shariff Nasr

Moroccan-Dutch Karim returns home to confront his parents about his sexuality, initiating a journey of self-discovery and breaking the silence within his cultural norms.
El Houb gives a gay Arab protagonist a story centred on family as much as romance. Shariff Nasr’s Dutch-Moroccan drama follows Karim as long-suppressed truths begin to surface, creating an intimate film about sexuality, marriage, cultural expectations and the difficult work of speaking honestly.

El Houb (The Love)

Directed by Shariff Nasr

Moroccan-Dutch Karim returns home to confront his parents about his sexuality, initiating a journey of self-discovery and breaking the silence within his cultural norms.

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El Houb gives a gay Arab protagonist a story centred on family as much as romance. Shariff Nasr’s Dutch-Moroccan drama follows Karim as long-suppressed truths begin to surface, creating an intimate film about sexuality, marriage, cultural expectations and the difficult work of speaking honestly.