May Allah Bless France

May Allah Bless France

2014 · 86 min · FR · 6.2 (42 votes)
Dir. Abd Al Malik · Starring Marc Zinga, Sabrina Ouazani, Larouci Didi, Gianni Giardinelli, Mickaël Nagenraft, Matteo Falkone
Drama

French rapper, author, and spoken word artist Abd Al Malik makes his directorial debut with this adaptation of his 2004 autobiography, chronicling his upbringing in the crime- and drug-ridden streets of Strasbourg and his life-changing encounters with hip hop and religion.

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A raw, introspective journey through urban struggles and self-discovery. It feels like a deeply personal, yet universally resonant, coming-of-age story set against a gritty backdrop, offering glimmers of hope amidst hardship.

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