Fatima (2015)
Not Rated 07 Oct 2015 • Drama, Family • 1h 19m
Fatima lives on her own with two daughters to support: 15-year old Souad, a teenager in revolt, and 18-year old Nesrine, who is starting medical school. Fatima speaks French poorly and is constantly frustrated by her daily interactions with her daughters. Her pride and joy, they are also a source of worry. To ensure the best possible future for them, she works odd hours as a cleaning woman. One day, she takes a fall on the stairs. On leave, Fatima begins to write to her daughters in Arabic that which she has never been able to express in French.
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Language:
French, Arabic
Awards:
5 wins & 1 nomination
Country:
France, Canada
Metacritic Score:
69
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Box Office Total:
$50,105