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The new "Moudawana" modernizes family and women's rights.

Since then, women have enjoyed more rights; it also regulates the law of divorce.

The text of the law is insufficient and too vague, it is...

misunderstood by others and misconstrued by many.

Special edition! Everything that changes for women!

Dumbass!

NUMBER ONE Number One

Not there again?

- But... - And wage deduction!

Hello Soraya.

How are you doing? I'm done.

Don't think wrong. It's because of my husband.

he takes care of me so well.

He dooesn't go fast!

He takes his time...

All this bliss is draining me.

Do you know where that comes from?

Well then, have a nice day.

Mr. Aziz, I'm putting you through.

And who? I'm calling!

Yes I'm sorry.

I mean, Mr. Laraki...

- He's waiting for you. - Where?

- On the phone. - Put him through!

Mr. Laraki.

I'm just updating the production numbers.

We will make 2,500 pieces a day and increase production by 28%.

and increase production by 28%.

The last customer was delivered 2 weeks late

instead of 6 weeks.

What does it all mean?

That means everything is going well, apart from the social agreements,

apart from the social agreements, which we do not comply with.

Demands could be made.

I'm sorry, what?

"Requirements"?

To avoid problems, we could

propose a wage supplement

for the workers.

Dumbass!

Yes, Mr. Laraki.

Listen, Aziz, you must understand:

if we keep going like this we're going to go broke!

The factory is only running at half capacity.

The Chinese

are already here.

They will devour us.

And you want bonuses!

Good, I understand.

With your nonsense... I almost forgot

that Ms. Morel from Cimino Jeans will arrive tomorrow.

Show what you're capable of.

Prove that we're the best!

Then you become executive director.

Thank you Mr Laraki.

In 2 years.

Wait.

Here you go!

Your grains taste disgusting!

I take peanuts.

Please.

2 more dirhams please.

That's how I make a loss.

Do you think I'm a foreigner?

Not paying taxes and making a loss?

Just be careful, not with me!

A customer cried in my cab yesterday.

Her husband left her with 2 children.

She has no job.

I took good care of her.

Turia?

It could be any! At all

You are spoiled for choice when it comes to divorce!

This is statistically proven.

Great, Mister Know-It-All.

Economist and panty seller!

Admit that's how they want it.

I'm telling you:

this law is our end!

Just be quiet!

- Nietzsche says... - What has

Nietzsche to do with it?

Nietzsche or not Nietzsche,

I'm fine.

With all the newly divorced,

I am the happiest man in the world.

You just need love.

Lucky you!

Your problem is, that you are hillbilly.

You're neglecting yourself.

You don't exercise or diet.

women love men, who are in top shape.

They don't care about your diplomas.

You have to be smart

to look good, Have style and lots of money.

And even better: You have to be skilled.

"Sent"!

You're probably taking her to the 7th heaven?

I should have been a photographer like you.

What does his job have to do with you?

Beauty attracts beauty.

Secure. Dear friends, excuse me.

I have a meeting with Ms. Morel tomorrow.

I have to finalize a contract.

I'm not impressed by a French woman.

Don't look like that.

You can pay for the aperitif.

Take care.

Good evening.

What do you think of the new law?

Honestly, I think it's good.

It gives women more rights.

They should have the same rights as us.

Equal rights? He's crazy!

Men no longer count!

What do you think of the law?

I think it's good.

The Almighty recognizes the woman,

his prophet as well.

What do you think of the new law?

My husband doesn't understand.

He moved back in with his mother.

This is pure brainwashing!

Can't you wash yourself at home? like everyone?

Laraki?

Yes. That means no.

Laraki or not?

No. I am Aziz Bedaoui, Deputy Director.

That starts well with Maroc Star.

- I'm Jacqueline Morel. - Welcome to Morocco.

Mr. Laraki.

How she look? How should I say?

She is the same age as my mother.

I'm not exaggerating.

Don't care about her looks!

She is beautiful and lovely. Do you know why?

Because it's worth 80,000 jeans!

80,000 pieces!

This order will save me from bankruptcy!

Sparrow brain!

Yes, I'm still there.

I asked about her.

Feminist of the first hour.

She is a member of the FFFF.

In the FFFF?

The French Federation of Feminist Women.

Listen, I'm drowning in work.

I don't have time for an old box.

It is dangerous, to talk on the phone while driving.

We could end up in a ditch.

That's nice about the cake, but I'm on a protein diet.

Stop, Bedaoui!

Go back.

Hey, little one!

Come here, little one.

I have sweets for you.

Yes, come!

Where are you?

Bring it on, you little toad.

Do you like cake?

The crazy French woman gives you one.

Take it and get lost.

That was quick, Bedaoui.

- That was sweet, right? - Yes.

Good. Are we driving?

This year we produced for 10 international brands.

Our workers enjoy top training.

You work 6 days a week, up to 88 hours.

- 88 hours? - Yes.

Well, that means in shifts.

You can no longer do what you want with the laws.

It was about time!

Good day. I'm Jacqueline Morel.

Ms. Fifteen.

- "Mrs. Fifteen." - Yes, exactly.

That sounds nice.

A beautiful fabric. Good day.

Sixteen.

Good day.

Nineteen.

You dawdle way too much!

Mrs. Nineteen-Dawdles-A-Lot.

A long name. Very guttural.

Say, all the veils...

Morocco has no Islamists. The media exaggerates.

It's for hygiene reasons. Even the Chinese wear them.

- They copy everything. - However.

Our cuts are the best.

Our customers complain only 1% of the goods.

1.25 dirhams for handwork, that's less than 1 euro.

This is a gift.

The washing is actually good,

but the stitches need to be reworked.

Overall the prototypes are fine.

Just “okay”? Nobody here will give you that price.

I form my own opinion.

Berada Company and International Style

also offers very attractive prices.

Mint tea, wonderful!

Yes.

Mr Laraki would like to speak to you.

It's Mr. Laraki.

Excuse me.

Good afternoon, Mr. Laraki.

Hard to convince.

Difficult to convince?

Pull out all the stops!

Pastilla and tagine!

Moroccan Hospitality!

Aziz, remember!

The customer is king.

Mr. Laraki

regrets, he is away on a business trip.

I invite you

for dinner. Mechoui, Pastilla...

Such a gentleman.

Of course with Mrs. Bedaoui?

The European woman

is always elegant and clean, even when working in the fields.

It's incredible.

Do you know what her name is? "Marguerite Paradis."

She adopted a girl. She takes good care of them.

Unlike us...

Stop it, the list is too long.

You're ruining everything!

You decide how and why

they have babies.

How!

And why!

God forgive us.

God forgive us all.

God should hear you.

Are you making that face because of the French girl?

I have to invite her.

Your boss pays!

They're romantic.

Paul Eluard:

"I love you for everyone that I didn't know."

A feminist!

The worst is,

that I have to invite you to the restaurant with...

my wife!

With your wife?

This is more modern.

Hamid,

if you had a wife, would you then

dress up as a clown?

You take that and that's it!

My future depends on it.

Take off those rags!

I warn you,

don't shame me.

Don't confuse knife and fork.

If you don't know what to do next, then look around,

watch the people, do everything like her.

You wanted to take me out after the wedding.

Promise fulfilled.

How do I look? That's enough.

Go. Run upright.

Very good.

Thanks.

This wine comes from the Meknes region.

An excellent Moroccan wine.

Meknes is a beautiful city.

My wife is from there.

Knes?

Meknes.

Soraya, what are you doing?

Cheers!

Here's to you, Soraya.

- Am I scaring you? - No.

Pull yourself together!

"Let you go",

Is that what they say in France?

Soraya, tell me something about yourself.

I come from a wine region.

My father took care of a winery owned by French

who loved Morocco.

They were cosmopolitan

attentive people.

Madame Paradis asked father if I after school

to her instead of working in the field.

She told me about France, Bordeaux,

the castles...

A short time later

my father died.

They went back to France.

I had to leave school.

My mother married me when I was young.

One less mouth to feed.

I had to submit.

I would have liked to be a doctor or a lawyer,

would have liked to see Paris,

the Eiffel Tower, the theaters.

Thanks.

Cigarette?

You're crazy!

Trampled my dignity and reputation!

And with meanness and lies!

I told you to watch the others

but don't copy it!

Go crazy with a French woman!

A whole glass of wine!

No wonder, with an alcoholic as a father!

and a mother who sold you

And this Madame Paradis, who took care of you

you dare You will see!

I let you talk and you promptly take advantage of it.

You took advantage of my position.

I have never felt so humiliated!

Me and become affectionate!

I'm dreaming!

Am I not supposed to be a man? You'll see soon!

I'll teach you who I am.

Mummy!

Your dress is broken.

- You wake up dad. - He is gone.

Soraya?

What do you have?

A problem?

It's definitely the mother-in-law.

I always tell you everything, and you me nothing.

it's your man

Is he laughing at someone younger?

Does he abuse you?

Do you feel ashamed?

Liberation from this shame

will be a big step for us.

Why don't you get a divorce?

The laws have changed.

Listen, go to Chama.

She is a new sorceress on the peninsula.

She works wonders.

A younger woman stole the man from me,

but I didn't give up.

I was advised to get a divorce

but I still loved him.

But I still loved him.

So I went to Chama.

So I went to Chama.

That changed my life.

Try your luck! You have nothing to lose.

Go to her. Your door is green, the color of hope.

I hope it's important!

- Yes, Monsieur Aziz. - Since when

do you speak french to me

Always, monsieur.

But you...

Now listen to me!

Who will speak French next

is fired, got it?

Mr. Aziz, Ms. Morel.

Please who?

The 1st competitor does not meet my requirements.

Stay tuned!

You're a winner with a woman like that!

So, see you soon, Bedaoui!

God forgive us.

Good morning

Is breakfast ready?

Nearly...

Just like always.

I have to talk to you.

Don't prepare heavy meals for me in the evening.

Leave your weird tajines.

My stomach...

I do not feel comfortable.

you want to make me sick not true?

She can play the big lady.

Good day...

idlers!

On your seats!

You get to know me!

You've gone completely crazy.

We could all get fired.

I have no choice. She 's sick.

I need the reward.

In a few days does she feel better.

A couple of days? Are you crazy?

Give it a rest!

There is a new law!

It protects women from their husbands,

not in front of their bosses!

Some bosses are tougher than some husbands!

What is here...

How pretty she is.

Well you?

- Does she feel better? - Thank God.

What is wrong with you? Sit down.

Thank you, Halima.

Thanks.

Forgiveness!

It's nothing.

It happens. No problem.

Your hand...

Mr Aziz...

I'm still virgin.

I swear.

This idiot!

Unable, to put a cup.

"Excuse me, Mr. Aziz, I'm still virgin"!

I'm going crazy.

One week exclusion.

Halima!

First... The coffee thing doesn't matter.

Secondly...

Halima...

I value and respect you.

Mr Aziz...

Mr. Laraki would like to speak to you.

I am not there.

I don't understand.

I am not there.

They are not here?

That's the way it is.

Good, Mr. Aziz.

I am not there.

What's going on there?

I'll call 10 times!

This goat says, you are not there.

It is not your fault.

I only have...

thought about.

Thought?

How should I go? such idlers 3,000 pieces

make per day?

Put pressure on them.

Squeeze them out!

They are people.

No, don't be afraid.

It's just me, Mohammed.

Mokhtar, my name is Mokhtar.

Say, Mohammed-Mokhtar,

you once told me about a good man,

from a healer, the spell can break.

- I? - Yes.

I've been working here since I married my youngest.

I've been working here since I... married my youngest.

You're talking to me for the first time today.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

- A pity. - Yes, this is a pity.

A friend of mine is sick.

Maybe he was bewitched.

He's looking for someone who can disenchant him.

He's looking for someone who can disenchant him.

I understand.

I heard of a wizard in the Thieves' Quarter.

His name is Habachi.

He turns water into ice with his gaze.

The Thieves' Quarter...

Habachi...

You stupid...

No problem, lady.

No problem.

Are you a gentleman?

Do you also work for the Internet?

Get lost, look for your network somewhere else!

We barely have TV reception here!

Not to mention satellite!

Get away!

TPS? Canal+?

NBC? Emmanuelle 6?

DVD?

Or maybe Habachi?

You do not have to be ashamed.

ministers, citizens,

even businessmen go to him.

Even if you're impotent or you're weak-minded,

Habachi will heal you!

Habachi is really there?

No fear. Follow me.

God is great.

To me, the great Habachi, From Casablanca to Mecca,

no fate has yet resisted.

everything hurts me when I see you.

What happens to you

is reinforced concrete, indestructible marble!

It all sticks to your skin.

I, the great Habachi,

illustrious sorcerer since the beginning of time

and the universe

am powerless.

I received a fax.

The women of today are terrible!

Your magic is powerful. He obeys a diabolical plan.

I can not do anything.

Boss!

You look nice today.

I'll give you a good price.

Hello. You're home early.

Do you need something?

Dad, aren't you feeling well?

Come here.

Thank you, Soraya.

What's wrong with you again?

Aziz?

Yes it's me.

Just go back to sleep.

Soraya...

You have to take care of yourself.

Do your hair.

Go to the hairdresser.

Whenever I think of her,

the wound reopens

Suddenly the sun goes out

I can't save myself what a fate

My God, how beautiful she was

When I saw her, everything around her faded

Shooting star in my sleep

In my dreams I found a rival

Nothing to be found.

Blood pressure is normal,

You don't have a fever.

I don't find anything unusual.

I have changed.

As soon as I see a woman

I stammer,

can't be loud anymore.

Have you ever been depressed?

Lately

Haven't you by any chance seen films that...

are not suitable for minors?

What are you thinking about?

You think I'm...

become homosexual?

Oh no, so far it is not yet.

It can only be a psychosomatic symptom,

followed by a

schizophrenic-delirious personality change_

Do not you see, that parking is prohibited here?

What's that supposed to mean? Buzz off!

You weren't in the cafe.

We worry.

- You can tell us anything. - Do you have problems?

We want to help you.

- Is it the heart? - The head?

Maybe the lungs? The liver!

- The business? - Oh no!

- The Frenchwoman. - Do not make fun of it.

It smells good in here!

The mother in law

is sick. Soraya is with her.

I just warmed it up.

Mom was at the hairdresser!

The new hairstyle suits you well.

Tomorrow you'll buy yourself new clothes.

More fashionable things.

Forgive me, Aziz,

I kept the remaining money.

5 dirhams here, a few dirhams there.

For the apartment and clothes for the children.

Sometimes it was for me.

Soraya,

sleep now.

You do not have to be ashamed.

- Good afternoon, Mr. Aziz. - Good day.

Fatiha, come now!

- Hurry up! - I'm coming.

Should she get her own account?

Yes, so she can deposit her money into her own account.

Congratulations!

How much do you earn?

That means...

My wife works a lot,

she doesn't allow herself any rest.

I take care of the children, man and house,

I cook, I'm eager,

mop the floor,

take the children to school.

She accompanies me to business lunches.

My customers are without exception delighted with her.

Let's say 5,000 dirhams,

half of my salary.

That's correct, right?

So the baby can sleep in peace,

and you can work in peace.

May I?

The little sparrow is sleeping.

Mr Aziz...

Mr Aziz...

Ms. Morel from Cimino Jeans in Paris is on the line.

Hello? Yes, Ms. Morel.

Bedaoui? It's in sacks and bags.

Everyone get to work! See you soon.

Thanks.

That I don't laugh!

Were you at the doctor?

At the doctor, at the psychiatrist, even with a witcher.

How did that start?

I have no idea.

I felt sorry for my workers,

couldn't yell at her.

I still have them too defended!

I was fired.

My wife doesn't know.

Everything is different with her too.

I am a different man.

I feel freer happier,

even exhilarated.

We have become closer.

I see my wife differently now.

The psychiatrist calls it the “Mudawana syndrome”.

I had a friend...

He had a French girlfriend.

He started cleaning at home, to cook,

to pay her a salary.

He felt comfortable, just like you.

His family here in Morocco found out everything.

He left his girlfriend

returned to Morocco.

Maybe the law can help men like us?

"Us"?

Aziz my friend I'm trusting you with a secret.

This friend...

I am.

I should go to another country.

It does not matter, whether you are here or elsewhere.

There are other problems elsewhere.

But what will become of me if I don't have a job?

Be calm, I need an assistant.

It's a good thing.

You're my number one now!

Fantastic! This top fits you like a glove.

What's that to you?

Keep your opinion to yourself!

Take off that rag.

I'll never come to this crook's shop again.

“Crook shop”?

Forgive me, I didn't mean to...

Shut up. Be quiet! I make my own decisions about my women.

And you hurry up.

Wake up, you idler.

Every 5 minutes on the toilet, Stop it!

That's enough!

Before you don't pay our overtime,

stop treating us like cockroaches,

no longer enrich themselves at our expense

and grant us rights, you were unlucky.

We still miss Mr. Aziz because of you!

At least he had a heart!

And now we're going on strike.

Come on, girls!

God sent you.

I could use some help right now.

If you're looking for work, you are always welcome.

It's easy.

The prices are there,

the films are at the back.

Beware of inspectors. The password

for porn is "cat".

"Cat"?

I count on you.

The woman is insane.

A newly divorced woman.

Imagine...

It's like...

But there are obstacles in our way.

Just think of globalization!

The Chinese!

Furthermore, we have to adhere to our business plan.

We need synergy effects Win win.

With your help

can Maroc Star,

that stands on solid foundations,

Positive earnings

bring to light,

significant profits!

Yes. We're on strike here.

Until when?

Until he meets our demands.

We want rights, respect and our number one!

I'm sorry, what?

How can you help us as a journalist?

Good day.

- Is Toufik there? - Unfortunately not.

Can I wait for him here?

when i wait outside do you think I'm a...

Of course, of course.

Thanks.

Toufik went to the laboratory.

Doesn't he visit his mother in the hospital?

Yes, of course I mean the hospital laboratory.

forgive me I'm new here.

Ah, alright.

He is a good boy, his mother is lucky.

I hope he introduces me to the family.

He's the only man who i trust

I met other men but Toufik...

is romantic!

Sensation.

Good day.

I swear, I did not say anything.

I can not help it.

If ever me a woman notices

and accept a date!

Hello? Hello?

Maroc Star, good afternoon. Halima is my name.

Bedaoui?

He is not there. Who 's there?

Ah, Mrs. Morel.

Yes Yes of course.

This is Laraki speaking, the business owner.

Everything is going well at the moment.

Naturally,

Your delivery goes out tomorrow.

Strike! Strike!

Bedaoui?

Oh yes?

He will be there tomorrow.

He will call her back. Naturally.

Aziz, number one!

Aziz, number one!

Aziz, number one!

Congratulations.

How beautiful that is.

No. It can chop carrots into small pieces.

It chops carrots?

Incredible!

How do you pay for that?

Did you inherit? My condolences!

It's a debit card, pure money!

Aziz lent it to me.

Soon I'll have my own.

Congratulations...

Work calls.

God be generous to us as well.

let me help

What luck!

Let me do this.

God is always there when i call him

He sends me an angel.

I've always been convinced

that an Aziz, "the beloved", can only be good.

Just kidding.

She thinks I've lost my head, little one.

I lost everything except my head.

my late husband was also called Aziz.

Take these.

We were so happy together.

Now that you're someone else

Come here!

That's Soraya's man!

He can even keep the children. So?

You should be ashamed! Jealous women!

Keep calm, everything will be fine.

I brought journalists with me,

they want to interview him.

He is voted "Man of the Year",

of Morocco's women.

I got fired.

I couldn't tell you.

I didn't understand myself what happened to me.

We have been married for 53 years.

I love her like the first day.

On Sundays I pick her up from the hammam.

I carry her things,

make her tea and even dinner.

I thank god.

How lucky she is!

Have I harmed you? Did I borrow money from you?

Have I harmed you? Did I borrow money from you?

Did I not give you something back?

Mine wants to go to Paris.

Mine only wants sex when she feels like it too!

Our women only say:

"Look at Aziz!"

One of the neighbors said to me:

"Why are you causing trouble with my wife?"

The worst was, when I saw Sofia, number 19.

She goes begging with her baby.

It's true that sometimes she wasn't there.

This is all my fault.

Eat, otherwise it will be cold.

I'm not hungry.

the next day it always tastes better.

Especially when you cook.

You have to eat, Aziz.

I have wronged you,

horrible things.

you saw right through me

you were so mean

I beg you, eat.

I love you.

I fear for you. Forgive me.

If you want to disown me...

And this one?

idiot!

spinner!

useless!

What's going on here?

What is going on here? There is a problem?

- So what's going on? - We're on strike, Ms. Morel.

- Are you on strike? - Yes.

Can you see it.

We had problems, yes,

but the foundations are fundamentally stable.

As part of our Win-win strategy

we use flexible mechanisms.

You will see, You will be delivered on time.

Miracles are of course possible

Get Bedaoui. I have to talk to him.

I was just about to talk about that.

I had to fire him

Laraki fired number one like a street urchin.

Mr. Aziz had bought a stroller. The baby is sleeping now!

Out with Laraki!

Ms. Morel, listen!

Mr. Aziz, he's always laughing.

He's so nice.

Laraki!

I know.

Come here, both of you.

Come here, both of you.

Laraki should apologize to him.

That's the way it is.

I ask you officially, to resume your work.

They say they just wanna work with you

They are the...

Number one.

Exactly. That they do good work.

Not good, very good work.

That's the way it is.

Only with you can things get back to normal.

That's correct.

Congratulations.

- How do you feel? - As if I were waking up from a dream.

But it's not because of your potion.

Let's forget that. You are like before.

You mean mean and hard-hearted?

That's the way it is, just watch out. Anyone who irritates me

will feel the consequences!

Your magic mixture works.

Above all, if you don't eat them.

I'm just a man.

But I am working on it.

All right, Ms. Morel.

So, deal? See you in Paris.

Paris by night at Christmas. I am waiting for you.

No offense, Laraki.

Thank you for supporting me.

"Men are changing!"