Raja(2003)
Raja Synopsis
Raja is a nineteen year old orphan literally and figuratively scarred by life. Fred is an emotionally bankrupt westerner living amid his plush gardens and palm trees. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Marrakech, Raja is a cross-cultural drama about a wealthy middle-aged Frenchman's complex relationship with this poor local girl. Fred's attempts to seduce Raja, and their mutual attempts at manipulation, are fractured by their gross disparity of income, age and cultural sophistication.
Raja (2003) is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Doillon, released on September 3, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Pascal Greggory, Najat Benssallem, Ilham Abdelwaheb and Hassan Khissal. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Doillon
- Writers:
- Jacques Doillon
- Producers:
- Bénédicte Bellocq, Souad Lamriki, Margaret Ménégoz
- Cinematographer:
- Hélène Louvart
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Gimages 6, Les Films du Losange, Agora Films, France 3 Cinéma, CNC, Canal+, France 2
- Status:
- Released
Raja Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pascal Greggory
as Fred
- Najat Benssallem
Najat Benssallem
as Raja
- Ilham Abdelwaheb
Ilham Abdelwaheb
as Nadira
- Hassan Khissal
Hassan Khissal
as Youssef
- Ahmed Akensouss
Ahmed Akensouss
as Ahmed
- Oum El Aid Ait Youss
Oum El Aid Ait Youss
as Oum El Aid, la première cuisinière
- Zineb Ouchita
Zineb Ouchita
as Zineb, la deuxième cuisinière
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Doillon, written by Jacques Doillon, produced by Bénédicte Bellocq, Souad Lamriki and Margaret Ménégoz.
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Raja Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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Raja – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Raja online?
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Raja (2003) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Raja?
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The main cast of Raja (2003) includes Pascal Greggory, Najat Benssallem, Ilham Abdelwaheb, Hassan Khissal and Ahmed Akensouss. The film was directed by Jacques Doillon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Raja released?
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Raja was released on September 3, 2003 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Raja worth watching?
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Raja (2003) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.