Why France Cannot Afford to Anger Morocco: A New Documentary Explores Complex Ties

A new documentary titled 'Je t’aime moi non plus: France-Maroc,' directed by Benoît Bringer, aired on France 5 and traces over a century of ties between France and Morocco. The film features testimonies from notable Franco-Moroccan figures, including Leïla Slimani and Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, and opens with the 2022 World Cup semi-final between the two countries. It challenges romanticized views of the French protectorate established by the Treaty of Fez in 1912.