Synopsis
Director Nabil Ayouch drew on his own experience opening a youth cultural center in Casablanca for this story of a former rapper named Anas who takes a job teaching hip hop in an underprivileged neighborhood. Despite differences in identity, religion, and politics, Anas encourages his students to bond together and break free from the weight of restrictive traditions in order to follow their passion and express themselves through the arts. Featuring a dynamic ensemble of first-time actors, many of them students of the real-life cultural center where the film was shot, Casablanca Beats is a vibrant and inspiring coming-of-age hip hop musical with a decidedly feminist edge. Mixing intimate yet high stakes drama with infectious musical sequences, the film transports audiences to a lively and contemporary Casablanca, far from the clichés about the Arab world. Morocco’s official submission to the 94th Academy Awards® offers a refreshing dose of youthful inspiration alongside a powerful message about the liberating power of self-expression.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $25,596 (78.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.28 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 73.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 5.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $33,558 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,891 | $32,790 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 25,001-25,100) | 25,034 | $11,764 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,301-28,400) | 28,309 | $44,554 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) | 6,360 | $32,790 |
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| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 16th, 2022 (Limited) by Kino Lorber, released as Casablanca Beats |
| International Releases: | April 29th, 2022 (Limited), released as Casablanca Beats (United Kingdom)
June 23rd, 2022 (Limited), released as Casablance Beats (Italy) July 14th, 2022 (Wide), released as Alto e Bom Som - A Batida de Casablanca (Portugal) January 13th, 2023 (Limited), released as Dilo alto y fuerte (Spain) |
| Video Release: | November 15th, 2022 by Kino Lorber, released as Casablanca Beats |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
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| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France, Morocco |
| Languages: | Arabic |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2022 Theater Average | 20 | $25,596 | Sep 16, 2022 | 3 |