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Women of Sin
Noufissa Charaï / France, Morocco / 2026 / 73 min
In Morocco, Article 490 still criminalizes sex outside marriage, turning thousands of women into outlaws. Karima Nadir has dedicated her life to fighting this injustice — and for dignity, protection, and recognition. Branded “immoral” as a single mother, she defends her son while also caring for her own mother. As an activist, she supports those prosecuted for “public indecency” and rape survivors who fear being punished themselves. As the country stands on the brink of a historic reform of the Family Code, Karima takes her fight to the halls of Parliament and the Royal Commission. A powerful portrait of resistance that asks a simple question: who does the law protect, and at what cost?
Q&A
01.06. /
Atrium Tower
Noufissa Charaï
Director
Noufissa Charaï is a journalist from Fez, Morocco. Trained in journalism and political science in Paris and San Diego, she joined France 24 in 2013, where she spent over seven years producing international reports and coordinating programs, including the flagship daily show The Debate. She also worked as Paris correspondent for Huffington Post Maghreb and L’Observateur du Maroc et d’Afrique. Her work explores social issues and Moroccan identities.
Rieneke van Santen
Moderator
Rieneke Van Santen is a media professional focused on independent journalism in repressed societies. She has worked with and consulted journalists and human rights groups across the SWANA region, African continent, the Pacific and more. After leading an independent Persian journalism platform, she founded Dendezo Media Support & Productions where she (impact) produces human rights documentaries. Her award winning film "Sānsūr" on censorship of women in Iran reached millions via satellite.
Stephanie Lebrun
Producer
Q&A
02.06. /
KLICK Kino
Noufissa Charaï
Director
Noufissa Charaï is a journalist from Fez, Morocco. Trained in journalism and political science in Paris and San Diego, she joined France 24 in 2013, where she spent over seven years producing international reports and coordinating programs, including the flagship daily show The Debate. She also worked as Paris correspondent for Huffington Post Maghreb and L’Observateur du Maroc et d’Afrique. Her work explores social issues and Moroccan identities.
Stephanie Lebrun
Producer
Annette Gauck
Terre des Femmes
Annette Gauck is involved with Terre de Femme, motivated by the life stories of her students. She studied cultural studies and German studies in Hamburg, where she worked for seven years as an event manager for Kampnagel Hamburg. After attending the Hooffacker Journalism Academy, she spent five years in press and public relations in Munich. For the past twelve years, she has worked as a language coach for the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in Berlin.
Q&A
06.06. /
IL KINO
Noufissa Charaï
Director
Noufissa Charaï is a journalist from Fez, Morocco. Trained in journalism and political science in Paris and San Diego, she joined France 24 in 2013, where she spent over seven years producing international reports and coordinating programs, including the flagship daily show The Debate. She also worked as Paris correspondent for Huffington Post Maghreb and L’Observateur du Maroc et d’Afrique. Her work explores social issues and Moroccan identities.
Laura Heich
Moderator
Partner
Credits
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Production Countries | France, Morocco |
| Runtime | 73 min |
| FSK | Not rated |
| Language | Arabic |
| Subtitle | English |
| Premiere Status | World Premiere |
| Director | Noufissa Charaï |
|---|---|
| Producers | Noufissa Charaï, Stephanie Lebrun |
