ANIMALIA

As her pregnancy approaches its end, Itto – who lives with her in-laws while her husband is away on a business trip – finds her peaceful daily life disrupted by a series of unexplained, supernatural phenomena. A gripping social allegory takes on the form of a science fiction thriller in one of the most distinctive directorial debuts of recent years, which became an instant sensation at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award. And whereas director Sofia Alaoui is definitely someone to watch today, she already brings us an incredible image of the future, exploring how an alien visitation in Morocco might relate to women’s emancipation. If you are curious to experience the above, all wrapped up in a captivating directorial style and outstanding sound design, among other elements, then Animalia is right up your alley.