Miriam Touzani

Miriam Touzani is a Moroccan filmmaker known for her poignant storytelling that often addresses social issues. She gained recognition for her films such as 'Razzia' (2017) and 'The Blue Captain' (2022). Touzani, who grew up in Tangier before studying journalism in London, uses her platform to highlight pressing humanitarian concerns. Recently, she made headlines by attending the Venice Film Festival with her husband, Tunisian-Jewish-French director Nabil Ayouch, where they showcased a pro-Palestinian message with a clutch bag that read 'Stop the genocide in Gaza.' Her advocacy emphasizes the importance of voicing opinions on critical global issues.