Française

Française

2008 · 84 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama

A determined young woman goes up against the Moroccan traditions where the only way for a girl is marriage and children.

Directed by Souad El-Bouhati · Written by Souad El-Bouhati

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A close match in mood and era.

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