In Quit or DoubleFarah El Fassi plays a woman struggling with a gambling addiction, a role that is both physically and emotionally demanding. To make her performance as authentic as possible, she immersed herself in rigorous prep work, including working with a poker professional and taking motorcycle lessons. Through this character, the film addresses personal and social dilemmas rarely explored in Moroccan cinema.
Quit or Double is part of a committed cinematographic approach. Rachida Saadi chose to deal with a sensitive theme that is little discussed in Morocco: addiction, by illustrating it through the journey of a woman. The film invites reflection on addictions and their consequences, offering a sincere and nuanced look at these often invisible struggles.
Farah El Fassi is not her first success. She has already distinguished herself in notable productions such as The Mora by Mohamed Ismaïl, the drama series Salamat Abou El Banat et Bayn El Ksoras well as Cancelleda production directed by Omar Lotfi. These varied roles demonstrate his versatility and his talent for playing complex and deep characters.
