A Bold Queer Awakening at MQFF 2025

Join us for this groundbreaking French film that received a stunning 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes, where it claimed both the prestigious Queer Palm and Best Actress awards. Director Hafsia Herzi brings us a sophisticated and defiant coming-of-age story that challenges traditional narratives.

Follow 17-year-old Fatima's fearless journey of self-discovery as she navigates her queer identity while balancing life in a conservative Muslim household. As she embarks on her university adventure in Paris, we witness her bold exploration of desire, friendship, and complex romance.

This 101-minute masterpiece, presented in French with English subtitles, offers a fresh and unapologetic perspective on queer awakening that critics are calling "altogether more defiant" (Deadline).

Director: Hafsia Herzi
Country: France
Year: 2025
Duration: 1:41:00
Language: French

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