Fissures

About This Movie

Fissures is this gritty exploration of friendship and despair set in the labyrinth of Tangiers. The film follows Abdelsellem and Nourredine as they emerge from prison, and what a night it is. The pacing feels almost dreamlike, drifting from celebration to tense encounters. Then you’ve got Marcela, this Brazilian woman with a heavy air of tragedy, who pulls them deeper into her world of chaos and self-destruction. The atmosphere is just soaked in a palpable sense of unease, capturing that raw, unpredictable nature of life on the streets. It’s those character dynamics that really elevate it, blending moments of levity with stark emotional weight. Not a conventional narrative, but there's something hauntingly memorable about it.

Fissures has a bit of a cult following among collectors, though finding it can be tricky due to its limited release. The director remains unknown, adding an air of mystery to the film's background. Its themes resonate with a specific audience, making it one of those under-the-radar gems that collectors keep an eye on. If you can track down a copy, it's worth having in the collection for those late-night screenings.