

A king inherits the throne, but can he inherit the people's trust?
Two years ago, Mohammed VI succeeded his father, Hassan II, without any apparent difficulties. Is this succession really as smooth as it seems?
Direction
Vennemani's measured approach lets subjects indict themselves.
Production
Rare access to dissident journalists and political scientists.
Director
Jean-Michel Vennemani
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during the 'Moroccan spring' moment when Mohammed VI released political prisoners and allowed limited press freedom—documenting a window that soon narrowed.
The film's archival footage of Hassan II's lavish coronation versus his son's subdued ceremony visually encodes the entire argument about legitimacy and change.
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