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Cannes Film “Strawberries” Exposes Moroccan Migrant Labor Abuse

5/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Strawberries premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section in 2026.
It shows Moroccan immigrants forced to pick strawberries for little as 35 Euros a day, with deductions and a 2-Euro Wi-Fi fee.
Workers lose wages for bathroom breaks.
Olympic taekwondo champion Hasna assaults an overseer after repeated work denials.
Police side with owner Ivan (Paco Mora), labeling migrants as choosing prostitution when they seek aid, while the film seeks U.S. distribution.

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Story summary

Strawberries premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section in 2026.
It shows Moroccan immigrants forced to pick strawberries for little as 35 Euros a day, with deductions and a 2-Euro Wi-Fi fee.
Workers lose wages for bathroom breaks.
Olympic taekwondo champion Hasna assaults an overseer after repeated work denials.
Police side with owner Ivan (Paco Mora), labeling migrants as choosing prostitution when they seek aid, while the film seeks U.S. distribution.