2023, France, Morocco 101 min – Drama, Comming of Age, #MeToo
In French with English Subtitles
Synopsis
Despite their different social backgrounds, Amina, Djeneba, and Zineb have been friends for as long as they can remember. When Zineb experiences harassment from her brother’s best friend, Amina decides to post a compromising video of him on social media, hoping he will stop. Little does she know that the video will not only jeopardize her safety, but also strain their friendship.
L’Humanité
by Lucie Fratta-Orsolin Nora El Hourch studies this environment without preconceptions and accurately transcribes the language of the suburbs: the exchanges are realistic, the phrasing credible. The harshness of the statements is surprising, even intentionally shocking the viewer. The three actresses, Leah Aubert, Médina Diarra, and Salma Takaline, share an on-screen chemistry that is palpable.
Le Figaro
by Valérie Beck A successful debut film that serves as an ode to friendship.
Marie Claire
by Garance Fragne A hopeful debut film that tells a story of sisterhood beyond social boundaries. It reminds us that feminism without class struggle and anti-racism is not feminism.
Public
by Sarah Lévy-Laithier More than six years after its surge, the Me Too wave finally reaches the working-class neighborhoods. Necessary.
Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace
by Nathalie Chifflet Médina Diarra, Leah Aubert, and Salma Takaline are amazing, stirring, and funny in this fiercely feminist and passionate story about coming of age and the fight for freedom. Their anger, raw energy, and thirst for life are powerful.
L’Obs
by Sophie Grassin … the director, undoubtedly a fan of Kechiche, skillfully addresses issues of consent, class privileges, and dual culture in this electrifying film driven by “El violador eres tu,” a feminist anthem against rape culture that explores #MeToo in the suburbs and showcases three promising actresses.
Le Dauphiné Libéré
by Nathalie Chifflet A fiercely feminist and passionate story.
Festivals and Awards
Chicago International Film Festival 2023
Miami Film Festival 2023
Toronto International Film Festival 2023 – Platform
Festival Cinema Mediterraneen de Bruxelles – Winner – 2023
