Amal

Director:
Jawad Rhalib

Amal, a teacher in a Brussels school, encourages her students to cultivate a passion for reading, defend freedom of expression and promote acceptance of others. But her outspokenness upsets some students and colleagues tied to Islamic extremism, which vehemently opposes her teaching methods. Yet Amal stands her ground, especially when she has to help one of her students, the discreet Monia, who, suspected of being a homosexual, has been attacked, harassed and threatened.

Director:
Jawad Rhalib
Cast:
Kenza Benbouchta
Catherine Salée
Lubna Azabal
Fabrizio Rongione
Country:
France
Running time:
111 minute
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2024