Belgium / Oct 09, 2023 / Film Fest Gent
1h 52min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kenza Benbouchta | Monia |
| Ethelle Gonzalez Lardued | Jalila |
| Mehdy Khachachi | Rachid |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Amal : un esprit libre |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Belgium, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | SCOPE Pictures, Serendipity Films |
| Release date | 17 aprile 2024 |
| Production | Philippe Logie, Ellen De Waele, Geneviève Lemal |
| Writer | Jawad Rhalib, Chloé Léonil, David Lambert |
| Casting | Mathias Sourbron, Céline De Waele |
| Editing | Nicolas Rumpl, Blaise Jadoul, Benjamin Durfort |
| Cinematography | Lisa Willame, Eden Platiau, Sabrina Robin, Nicolas Mambourg, Leo Robeet, Mathilde Blanc, Nathan Meynsbrughen |
| Assistant directors | Charlotte Cristin, Maïmouna Bancel, Freddy Verhoeven, Jawad Rhalib, Catherine Grossen |
| Lighting | Lucas Marbach, Rayan Imoula, Benoit Dericke |
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| Camera operators | Lisa Willame, Eden Platiau, Sabrina Robin, Nicolas Mambourg, Leo Robeet, Mathilde Blanc, Nathan Meynsbrughen |
| Additional photography | Lisa Willame, Eden Platiau, Sabrina Robin, Nicolas Mambourg, Leo Robeet, Mathilde Blanc, Nathan Meynsbrughen |
| Production design | Nine de Bryas, Jean-Pierre Fargeas, Sarah Faust |
| Art direction | Nine de Bryas, Jean-Pierre Fargeas, Sarah Faust |
| Set decoration | Jean-Pierre Fargeas, Sarah Faust, Nine de Bryas |
| Visual effects | Quentin Van Rossom, Kevin Szmir |
| Music | Lionel Halflants, François Dumont, Sasha Demey, Julien Baissat, Lancelot Hervé, Mounir Hathout |
| Sound | Lionel Halflants, François Dumont, Sasha Demey, Julien Baissat, Lancelot Hervé, Mounir Hathout |
| Costume design | Mathilde Wallez, Catherine Clarinval, Audrey Wilmotte, Sarah Guinand, Angele Zidi |
| Makeup | Mathilde Wallez, Catherine Clarinval, Audrey Wilmotte, Sarah Guinand, Angele Zidi |
| Hairstyling | Sarah Guinand, Mathilde Wallez, Catherine Clarinval, Audrey Wilmotte, Angele Zidi |
Release dates
Premiere
Macao / Mar 26, 2024 / D / Macao International Queer Film Festival
South Korea / Jul 11, 2024 / 15 / Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival
Theatrical release
France / Apr 17, 2024
Spain / Sep 20, 2024 / 16
Germany / Jan 09, 2025 / 12
Netherlands / Jan 09, 2025 / 12
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