Divertimento

Divertimento

2023 · 110 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History, Music

Zahia Ziouani, 17, dreams of becoming a conductor, while her twin sister Fettouma hopes to be a professional cellist. They want to make classical music accessible to everyone and create their own orchestra.

Directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar · Written by Clara Bourreau

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