I watched "The Blue Caftan" on Criterion. Set in Morocco, it is about a middle-aged tailor and his wife who hire a handsome worker. The tailor is a closeted gay who secretly goes to bathhouses for sex with men. The tailor also struggles to hide his attraction to the handsome worker and the wife becomes jealous. It is a quiet drama that is well-acted by the three leads. There are also some views of the beautiful artistry involved in making the traditional garments. And some of the interactions with the less-than-appreciative clientele offer a bit of mild amusement in an otherwise serious drama. It is Morocco's official entry for Best International Film at the 95th Academy Awards, so I would highly recommend you watch it. 8/10.
Review of The Blue Caftan
