The Casablanca Quartet - I. War & II. Peace

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Set against the backdrop of Casablanca from 1942 to 1956, the narrative weaves together the lives of diverse characters, each reflecting the city's tumultuous history during World War II and the end of French colonial rule. Among them are an American Navy pilot, a Moroccan prostitute, and a young female pilot symbolizing freedom. Their intertwined stories highlight themes of colonialism, terrorism, and personal liberation, echoing the ongoing conflict between the West and the Arab world, while revealing the human impact of historical events.