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London – Ciné Lumière
November 20, 2025 @ 20:15
The title role is played by debut newcomer Nadia Melliti, winner of Best Actress Award in Cannes 2025.
Fatima’s awakening sexual identity is the main focus: as her school career is coming to an end, she hits the apps; she meets women at first almost like a journalist on assignment, quizzing one amused older women on the exact details of lesbian sex.
This is Herzi’s third feature as director following 2021 Cannes Un Certain Regard title Good
Mother and 2019 Critics’ Week debut You Deserve a Lover.
Advisory content: strong language, sex
"Growing up Muslim and queer in Paris isn’t easy in this compassionate coming-of-age drama. "
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