Trailer
An idealistic and passionate literature teacher in a suburban Brussels school becomes the target of intense hostility from students and colleagues tied to Islamic extremism when she chooses to help a teenage Muslim girl accused of homosexuality.
Jawad Rhalib
Known for his social and committed cinema. His realistic style centers on observation and denunciation of the flaws and the political, economic, and religious ravages of our societies. Among his works, fictions like Madness (2015) and Rebellious Girl (2016), and documentary features films such as El Ejido, the Law of Profit (2007), The Damned of the Sea (2008), When Arabs Danced (2018) and Fadma: Even Ants Have Wings (2020).
Sections
DAY | SECTION | CINEMA |
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Saturday, 05/10 | 14:00 |
Estação NET Rio 3 |
Sunday, 13/10 | 21:30 |
Estação NET Gávea 1 |
Wednesday, 16/10 | 21:15 |
Estação NET Botafogo 1 |
* Introduction by the guest(s) and/or Q&A
** Free session