Ziyara (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2021, Ziyara is a documentary film directed by Simone Bitton, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Ziyara means visit to the saints, a popular practice common to both Jews and Muslims in Morocco. Today most of the Jews have left, but their saints are still there. The director goes to meet their guardians, humble and magnificent muslim caretakers of her Jewish memory. The wound of separation is still open, the echo of the Middle Eastern wars hunts silently the encounter, but the camera reweaves the link. It gathers stories, smiles, hospitality and blessings, carrying the film towards a new complicity between the filmer and those who are filmed.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Ziyara has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ziyara page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ziyara (2021)?
- In US, Ziyara is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ziyara worth watching?
- Ziyara holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Ziyara released?
- Ziyara was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.