Amal
Apr 17 2024
•2h 52m
•Drama
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.
Cast
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Lubna Azabal
Amal
Fabrizio Rongione
Nabil
Catherine Salée
School's Director
Babetida Sadjo
Teacher
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