Amal

Amal is a powerful new film by acclaimed Belgian-Moroccan director Jawad Rhalib, is a thought-provoking drama that explores the transformative power of education and self-expression.

The title character is a teacher who courageously confronts fundamentalism through literature, offering a moving exploration of courage and compassion.

Starring Lubna Azabal (The Blue Caftan, Incendies), Fabrizio Rongione (Two Days, One Night), and Catherine Salée (The Unknown Girl), Amal tackles urgent themes of identity, tolerance, and acceptance.

Amal has been showcased at over 40 prestigious film festivals worldwide, including Palm Springs, Ghent, and Tallinn, and has garnered critical acclaim for its compelling storytelling, emotional depth, timely message, and thought-provoking themes.

"What makes the film tick, apart from its powerful message of religious intolerance mixed with the freedom required for us to live in the modern world, is Lubna Azabal’s powerful performance as the leading character." ~ E. Nina Roth

“With ‘Amal,’ my goal was to address the issue of the influence of the Muslim community within our schools and to shed light on the fear it can instil in teachers.” Jawad Rhalib for Variety

"...Azabal delivers a heart-ripping performance as a strong and determined woman slowly collapsing under the unbearable weight of bigotry. Her eyes are trembling and burning with love and desperation in equal measures, her desire to help others entirely palpable." ~ D Movies