Houria is a gifted dancer from Algiers who cleans houses by day and bets on illicit fights by night. Her dreams of becoming a ballerina are dashed after a physical attack that leaves her broken and mute. With striking visuals from the director of Papicha and a spellbinding performance by Lyna Khoudri, the film is a fitting end to FIFF 2023 and an expression of hope for young people everywhere.
Screenings in the presence of the director: 25.03 at 21:15
| Section | |
| Premiere |
Swiss Premiere
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| Countries of production | Algeria, France |
| Realisateur·rice |
Mounia Meddour
, Algeria, France, 1978 |
