‘Strawberries’ Review: Moroccan Women in Spain’s Agricultural Industry Are Exploited by a Callous System in a Potent but Flawed Drama

May 18, 2026 8:51pm PT

‘Strawberries’ Review: Moroccan Women in Spain’s Agricultural Industry Are Exploited by a Callous System in a Potent but Flawed Drama

Premiering in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, Laïla Marrakchi's film aims to shake up the often formulaic narrative of exploited migrant labor, and while it manages through a flawed protagonist making ill-judged decisions, there’s a narrative imbalance that works against the film’s overall strengths.